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Idaho Code § 7-1110 (2026)

Proceedings — By whom brought. 

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Proceedings — By whom brought. 

Proceedings to establish the paternity of the child and to compel support under this act may be commenced by the mother, whether a minor or not, or by the child’s guardian or other person standing in a paternal relation or being the next of kin of the child, or by the department of health and welfare on behalf of a child for whom services are being provided under Title IV-D of the social security act.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 6 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1991–2025 · leading case: Johnson v. Studley-Preston, 812 P.2d 1216 (Idaho 1991).
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Johnson v. Studley-Preston, 812 P.2d 1216 (Idaho 1991). · cites it 16× “The express language of I.C. § 7-1110 supports the conclusion that a putative father may bring a paternity action.”
Henderson v. Smith, 915 P.2d 6 (Idaho 1996). · cites it 6× “§ 56-203C(6), the State is authorized to appear on behalf of a minor child to obtain support necessary to provide for the child’s needs or to enforce any support order, regardless of whether the child receives public assistance. The State is also required to take “appropriate…”
Lohman v. Flynn, 78 P.3d 379 (Idaho 2003). · cites it 2× “I.C. § 7-1110; see also I.C. § 56-203A. The state’s interest derived from Lohman’s request to act on her behalf to determine paternity and establish child support.”
State ex rel. Johnson v. Niederer, 846 P.2d 933 (Idaho Ct. App. 1992). · cites it 6× “Niederer cites I.C. § 7-1110 as support for his claim that the state incorrectly brought this action on the behalf of or for the benefit of the mother rather than the child.”
State, Bureau of Child Support v. Knowles, 919 P.2d 1036 (Idaho Ct. App. 1996). · cites it 2× “” See I.C. § 7-1110. Knowles argues that the real party in interest in the instant case is the child, Jessie, and that Jessie is in privity with her mother, who was a party to the divorce action.”
Bartosh v. Campbell, 565 P.3d 282 (Idaho Ct. App. 2025). · cites it 10× “2d 1216, 1219-20 (1991) (holding that the “person standing in a paternal relation” language of I.C. § 7-1110 includes one claiming to be a 3 Bartosh’s paternity petition also seeks court orders regarding custody and child support.”
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