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Purpose and legislative effect
“In paternity cases, the court must award attorney's fees and costs to the prevailing party when judgment is for the party seeking to establish paternity, unless good cause is shown.”
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In paternity cases, the court must award attorney's fees and costs to the prevailing party when judgment is for the party seeking to establish paternity, unless good cause is shown.
Section 9:398.1
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