Section 28.21 Character of Mother

• Library: Family Law Deskbook and 2014 Supp

F. (§28.21) Character of Mother

Whether the mother or the alleged father is the party bringing the action, evidence of the conduct of the mother may be important. Just as access is a necessary element in establishing paternity, the proof of nonaccess by others is also important. Section 210.836(1), RSMo 2000, specifically includes as admissible “[e]vidence of sexual intercourse between the mother and the alleged father during the possible time of conception of the child.” But admissibility of evidence of...