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YS are appropriate as they are his biological children with Ms.
Starks.
The issue of paternity first came before this Court when the
case was called for trial in June 2005. At that time, although
petitioner maintained his readiness for trial, respondent raised
the issue of the possible production of amended copies of birth
certificates for MS and YS. Petitioner’s subsequent request for
a continuance was granted, with the Judge specifically directing
petitioner to obtain corrected copies of the children’s birth
certificates.
When this case was again called for trial on October 17,
2005, petitioner did not produce corrected birth certificates,
despite being provided 4 months to obtain such copies. Trial was
set for October 20, 2005, in order for petitioner to obtain
corrected copies of the birth certificates. Petitioner testified
at trial that, although he had taken the steps necessary to
obtain corrected birth certificates, new certificates had yet to
be issued.
We do not find petitioner’s testimony credible on this issue.
Petitioner was granted two continuances (the first lasting 4
months) where this Court specifically directed petitioner to
obtain birth certificates to establish his paternal relationship
to MS and YS. Petitioner has not provided any substantiated or
credible evidence that he has sought to have his name added as
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