Disputed cases

Disputed cases. (1) The attorney shall commence a court action to establish paternity for all cases except those meeting the criteria for exclusion in s. DCF 151.04 , unless: (a) The mother opposes the establishment of paternity because of the risk of physical or emotional harm to the child or herself; or (b) The caretaker relative opposes the establishment of paternity because of the risk of physical or emotional harm to the child or the caretaker relative. (2) If there is a dispute between the attorney and the mother about commencing a paternity action or the seriousness of the risk of physical or emotional harm, the attorney shall petition the court for appointment of a guardian ad litem to determine whether it would be in the best interests of the child to determine paternity.