Bryan F. v. Liana M.

OPINION-FOR PUBLICATION

BAILEY, Judge.

Case Summary

Bryan F. (“Bryan”) appeals the denial of his motion to rescind a paternity affidavit and request for paternity testing. We reverse and remand for court-ordered genetic testing.

Issue

Bryan presents a single issue for review: whether he was erroneously deprived of the opportunity for rescission of his paternity affidavit.

Facts and Procedural History

On May 13, 2005, Liana M. (“Liana”) gave birth to M.M. out-of-wedlock. Three days later, Bryan executed a paternity affidavit provided by a nurse at Elkhart General Hospital, allegedly without a verbal…