§ Paternity Judgment
Paternity Judgment
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Approved for Use in Uncontested Cases Only
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ____________________, MISSOURI
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Plaintiff(s),
-v.- Case
No._______________________
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________________________________________________ Division No.
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Defendant(s).
Paternity Judgment
Parties
1. As used herein, “Mother” refers to __________ and “Father” refers to __________.
2. Appearances(Check all that apply)
[ ] Defendant(s) remains in default as to the pleadings.
[ Mother appears in person. [ ] Mother appears by attorney. [ Guardian ad Litem appears in
] ] person.
[ Father appears in person. [ ] Father appears by attorney. [ Cause submitted upon affidavit
of Mother.
[ Third Party _______ appears in [ ] Third Party _______ appears [Cause submitted upon affidavit
] person. by attorney of Father.
[ Additional Appearances:
] ______________________________________________________________________.
3. The last four digits of Mother's Social Security Number are __________ and the last four digits of Father's Social Security Number are __________.
4. Defendant(s) is/are not on active duty in the armed services of the United States now or any time since the filing of the petition herein.
[ ]Defendant __________ is on active duty in the armed services of the United States, but has waived his or her rights pursuant to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act of 2003.
Children
5. This judgment pertains to the following child(ren) hereinafter referred to as “minor child(ren):”
Name of Child Birth Date
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Paternity
6. [ ] The court finds that __________ is the father of the minor child(ren).
[ ]The court finds that __________ is/are NOT the father of the minor child(ren) and all his child support arrears are extinguished.
Child Custody
7. [ ] The court does NOT have “jurisdiction” (as defined in the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, § 452.700, RSMo et seq.) over the custody arrangements of the minor child(ren) and therefore enters no further orders with respect tothe custodial arrangements of the minor child(ren).
[ ]The court has “jurisdiction” (as defined in the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, § 452.700, RSMo et seq.) over the custody arrangements of the minor child(ren).
The court approves the provisions of Part A of the parenting plan marked exhibit __________ pertaining to the custodial arrangements of the minor child(ren) and finds that the custodial arrangements contained in said parenting plan are in the best interests of the minor child(ren).
Therefore, the court orders the provisions of Part A of the said parenting plan pertaining to the custodial arrangements of the minor child(ren) and incorporates by reference all of the terms and conditions pertaining to the custodial arrangements of the minor child(ren) set forth in Part A of said parenting plan as if fully set forth herein.
The sheriff or other law enforcement officers shall enforce the rights of any person to custody or visitation pursuant to § 452.425, RSMo.
Child Support
8. [ ] The court does not have jurisdiction to enter any orders with respect to the support of the minor child(ren).
[ ]The court orders the provisions of Part B of the parenting plan marked exhibit __________, pertaining to the support of the minor child(ren) and incorporates by reference all of the terms and conditions set forth in Part B of said parenting plan as if fully set forth herein.
9. __________ is to pay to __________ the sum of __________ as and for reimbursement of necessary child support.
10. [ ] The State of Missouri has provided public assistance under the TANF program for the minor child(ren) herein. The total amount due as authorized by law and the guidelines is __________ and judgment is entered against __________ and in favor of the State of Missouri for said amount.
Attorney's Fees
11. [ ] __________ shall pay to __________ the sum of __________ as and for attorney's fees herein.
12. [ ] Mother shall pay to __________ the sum of __________ as and for Guardian ad Litem fees in addition to the sum of __________ previously ordered.
[ ]Father shall pay to __________ the sum of __________ as and for Guardian ad Litem fees in addition to the sum of __________ previously ordered.
Other Orders
13. [ ] The child(ren) named above was/were born in the State of Missouri and the Missouri Bureau of Vital Records shall amend the birth record of the minor child(ren) pursuant to § 210.481 and § 210.849, RSMo to reflect that Father is the biological father of the minor child(ren) as stated above and to remove any biographical information of any father currently listed on the birth record(s). A certified copy of this judgment shall be sent to the Missouri Bureau of Vital Records.
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14. [ ] The Bureau of Vital Records shall change the name on the birth record(s) of the minor child(ren) as follows:
15. [ ] Other orders are as per the attached Exhibit Number __________, which is incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein.
Court Costs
16. [ ] Court costs are to be paid from the court cost deposit(s) previously posted.
[ ]Court costs are waived.
Waiver of Right to Rehearing (If case is heard by a Commissioner pursuant to § 487.010, RSMo et. seq.)
[ ]We, the undersigned parties, do hereby acknowledge receipt of the findings and recommendations of the commissioner, and waive the right to file a motion for rehearing in this case.
(If heard by a Family Court Judge) (If heard by a Family Court Commissioner)
Findings and Recommendations of Commissioner:
____________________ _____________ ______________________ _______________
Judge Date Commissioner Date
All orders and these findings and recommendations of the
Commissioner are confirmed and adopted as the judgment of
the court.
______________________ _______________
Judge Date
A certified copy of this judgment is to be mailed to the following person(s): (Check all applicable boxes)
[ ]Plaintiff's Attorney [ ] Defendant's Attorney [ ] Guardian ad Litem
_________________________ _________________________ _________________________
(Signature of Attorney) (Signature of Attorney) (Signature of Guardian ad Litem)
_________________________ _________________________ _________________________
(Street) (Street) (Street)
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(City) (State) (Zip) (City) (State) (Zip) (City) (State) (Zip)
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(Telephone Number) (Telephone Number) (Telephone Number)
[ ]Plaintiff [ ] Defendant [ ] Third Party/ Defendant
_________________________ _________________________ _________________________
(Signature of Plaintiff) (Signature of Defendant) (Signature of Third Party)
_________________________ _________________________ _________________________
(Street) (Street) (Street)
______________ ____ ____ ______________ ____ ____ ______________ ____ ____
(City) (State) (Zip) (City) (State) (Zip) (City) (State) (Zip)
_________________________ _________________________ _________________________
(Telephone Number) (Telephone Number) (Telephone Number)
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