Why did this court hold that the trial court should not have dismissed the best interest hearing

Randy A. J. v. Norma I. J., 259 Wis.2d 120, 655 N.W.2d 195 (Wisc. 2002)

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Answer the following: 

1. Why did this court hold that the trial court should not have dismissed the best interest hearing?

2. Why did this court conclude that the trial court was in error when it concluded that Brendan had rebutted the marital presumption?

3. What vehicle did the court use to establish Randy as the child’s legal father?  

4. What evidence did this court rely on in making this determination?

5. Do you agree or disagree with this court’s decision?  Why or why not?