In re the Parentage of S.E.C. V.A.H.

¶1 TD appeals a trial court order requiring TD and SEC to submit to deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) testing as part of a parentage action filed by VH. We hold that in this case where there is a presumptive father, the trial court must first hold a hearing to determine if DNA testing is in SEC’s best interests. We reverse and remand with instructions to hold a hearing concerning the best interests of the child before ordering DNA testing.

FACTS

¶2 SEC was born to GC while she was married to TD. VH claims to be SEC’s biological father, even though SEC has resided with TD since 2004. VH filed a…