Section DCF 151.05 - 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.Wis. Admin. Code Department of Children and Families DCF 151.05
Cr. Register, August, 1989, No. 404, eff. 9-1-89; correction in (1) (intro.) made under s. 13.92(4) (b) 7, Stats., Register November 2008 No. 635.