R.M. v. T.A.

Opinion

HALLER, J.

— In this family law proceeding, T.A. (Mother) appeals from a judgment finding that R.M. (RM) is the presumed father of Mother’s biological daughter (Child). Mother conceived Child through artificial insemination procedures, and RM is not the biological father. The trial court declared RM to be Child’s presumed father by applying the parentage presumption set forth in Family Code section 7611, subdivision (d) (hereafter, section 7611(d)).1 This statutory provision creates a presumption that a person is the natural parent of a child if the person shows by a preponderance of…