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Janice · 10-03-2006, 12:53 PM

Anna Nicole's Ex-Beau Sues for Paternity

NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) - A man who claims to be the father of Anna Nicole Smith's newborn daughter has filed a lawsuit demanding the reality TV star and baby girl return to California for paternity testing, his lawyer said Tuesday.

The lawsuit on behalf of Larry Birkhead, a photographer who says he is Smith's former boyfriend, was filed Monday in Los Angeles Superior Court, attorney Debra Opri told The Associated Press by telephone from southern California.

She said Smith was served with court papers Monday in the Bahamas, where the 38-year-old former Playboy playmate has been mourning the death of her adult son. Daniel Wayne Smith died Sept. 10 while visiting his mother in the hospital where she had given birth three days earlier.

Howard K. Stern, an attorney for Smith, claims he is the father of the baby girl, Dannie Lynn Hope. He has said the couple plans to marry.

Birkhead filed the challenge because Smith has not responded to his attempts to communicate, Opri said. "The access had been cut off about the time of the birth of the child," she said.

The lawsuit also expresses concerns about the fitness of the baby's current household.

"There are concerns about the health and safety of the child," Opri said. "These are things that will come out in court."

Bahamas Chief Magistrate Roger Gomez, meanwhile, said it is unclear whether an inquest is necessary in the death of Daniel Smith. One had been tentatively scheduled. Gomez told the AP that official toxicology results were issued on Friday but that he had not seen them.

A U.S.-based pathologist who conducted a private autopsy said last week that Daniel Smith died from an accidental lethal combination of methadone and two antidepressant drugs.

Gomez said the Royal Bahamas Police Force is still investigating the death.
Anna Nicole Smith has been married twice.

She married Bill Smith in 1985, giving birth to Daniel before divorcing two years later.

She wed Texas oil tycoon J. Howard Marshall II in 1994, when she was 26 and he was 89. He died the following year. She has since been involved in legal disputes over the estate.

Superstar · 10-03-2006, 04:19 PM

This is ridiculous. I barely knew who the woman was before September. But, now, all I hear about is her. With her kid being born, her son passing away, her wedding and this whole paternity mystery, it seems more like a soap opera than real life.

TJL · 10-03-2006, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Superstar

With her kid being born, her son passing away, her wedding and this whole paternity mystery, it seems more like a soap opera than real life.

Actually, I was gonna say an episode of "Jerry Springer," but soap opera is okay too.

Superstar · 10-03-2006, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by TJL

Actually, I was gonna say an episode of "Jerry Springer," but soap opera is okay too.

felicitylen · 10-04-2006, 03:00 AM

It's like, what's really going on? First two different men claim to father her daughter, and now she runs off to marry one of them. Somebody is hiding something. The whole situation just doesn't seem right.

Ireneparalegal · 10-05-2006, 08:31 PM

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Regardless, on whom the (real) father is. I hope and pray, that Dannie Lynn Hope, has a very happy and stable life (which is fulled with a lot of love); and she is a gorgeous baby (absolutely breathtaking)

I agree wholeheartedly. I mean, what makes a father? Any man can deposit sperm...it takes a real man to be a father. I am sure Anna was with both men. It's not the first time in history. Besides, how many men tell one woman they love them and then BOOM they run off?

Seems to me Anna will do what she wants and whatever makes her happy is all that matters. Besides, I like Howard better!

Janice · 10-05-2006, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

I agree wholeheartedly. I mean, what makes a father? Any man can deposit sperm...it takes a real man to be a father. I am sure Anna was with both men. It's not the first time in history. Besides, how many men tell one woman they love them and then BOOM they run off?

Seems to me Anna will do what she wants and whatever makes her happy is all that matters. Besides, I like Howard better!

It's not that simple. Whomever is the biological father of that baby has rights as well as obligations. From what I've seen and read, I think Birkhead is the father. I saw him give interviews. He was going with Anna to doctor's visits...was there for the ultrasound, and was with her for practically her entire pregnancy. She told him he was the father. His lawyer was on O'Reilly last night.

You are right that she may not even know which man fathered the child. The paternity test will settle that mystery.

Ireneparalegal · 10-05-2006, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

It's not that simple. Whomever is the biological father of that baby has rights as well as obligations. From what I've seen and read, I think Birkhead is the father. I saw him give interviews. He was going with Anna to doctor's visits...was there for the ultrasound, and was with her for practically her entire pregnancy. She told him he was the father. His lawyer was on O'Reilly last night.

You are right that she may not even know which man fathered the child. The paternity test will settle that mystery.

Yes, I know that he has his rights. Which he is entitled to 100 percent. I just wish he would stop publicizing this to the media. I mean, the documents are public knowledge, but he could have done the right thing and stated because of Anna's recent loss of her son, he will not do interviews, etc. It casts a bad light on him. Anna is certainly going thru something that I would not know how to deal with. The joy of a new baby and the death of a child within days of each other.

Mr. Stefani · 10-05-2006, 11:08 PM

The guy who says he's the father is nuts, even more then Anna. He's trying to get his 10 seconds of fame.

Janice · 10-05-2006, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Stefani

The guy who says he's the father is nuts, even more then Anna. He's trying to get his 10 seconds of fame.

Which guy?

Mr. Stefani · 10-06-2006, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

Which guy?

Lary Birkhead.You should see the stuff he was postin on his website. He's crazy.

Janice · 10-06-2006, 01:24 PM

The few times I saw Birkhead on tv, he acted very normal and reasonable...likeable actually. He said he doesn't want any trouble, just a relationship with his daughter. He's asking for a paternity test. That tells me that he thinks he's the father. If there was no possibility that he's the father, I don't see what he would gain by a paternity test that proved that.

Whomever is the father has a legal and moral right to be a part of that child's life. The DNA test will tell all.

10-03-2006, 12:53 PM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Anna Nicole's Ex-Beau Sues for Paternity Anna Nicole's Ex-Beau Sues for Paternity NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) - A man who claims to be the father of Anna Nicole Smith's newborn daughter has filed a lawsuit demanding the reality TV star and baby girl return to California for paternity testing, his lawyer said Tuesday. The lawsuit on behalf of Larry Birkhead, a photographer who says he is Smith's former boyfriend, was filed Monday in Los Angeles Superior Court, attorney Debra Opri told The Associated Press by telephone from southern California. She said Smith was served with court papers Monday in the Bahamas, where the 38-year-old former Playboy playmate has been mourning the death of her adult son. Daniel Wayne Smith died Sept. 10 while visiting his mother in the hospital where she had given birth three days earlier. Howard K. Stern, an attorney for Smith, claims he is the father of the baby girl, Dannie Lynn Hope. He has said the couple plans to marry. Birkhead filed the challenge because Smith has not responded to his attempts to communicate, Opri said. "The access had been cut off about the time of the birth of the child," she said. The lawsuit also expresses concerns about the fitness of the baby's current household. "There are concerns about the health and safety of the child," Opri said. "These are things that will come out in court." Bahamas Chief Magistrate Roger Gomez, meanwhile, said it is unclear whether an inquest is necessary in the death of Daniel Smith. One had been tentatively scheduled. Gomez told the AP that official toxicology results were issued on Friday but that he had not seen them. A U.S.-based pathologist who conducted a private autopsy said last week that Daniel Smith died from an accidental lethal combination of methadone and two antidepressant drugs. Gomez said the Royal Bahamas Police Force is still investigating the death. Anna Nicole Smith has been married twice. She married Bill Smith in 1985, giving birth to Daniel before divorcing two years later. She wed Texas oil tycoon J. Howard Marshall II in 1994, when she was 26 and he was 89. He died the following year. She has since been involved in legal disputes over the estate.

10-04-2006, 03:00 AM	#5
felicitylen Keep Austin WEIRD Senior Member Join Date: Apr 17, 2003 Location: Hook 'em Horns Posts: 1,606	It's like, what's really going on? First two different men claim to father her daughter, and now she runs off to marry one of them. Somebody is hiding something. The whole situation just doesn't seem right.
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10-03-2006, 04:19 PM	#2
Superstar Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 08, 2003 Posts: 63,316	This is ridiculous. I barely knew who the woman was before September. But, now, all I hear about is her. With her kid being born, her son passing away, her wedding and this whole paternity mystery, it seems more like a soap opera than real life.

10-05-2006, 11:08 PM	#9
Mr. Stefani Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Jul 15, 2001 Posts: 20,757	The guy who says he's the father is nuts, even more then Anna. He's trying to get his 10 seconds of fame.

10-06-2006, 01:24 PM	#12
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	The few times I saw Birkhead on tv, he acted very normal and reasonable...likeable actually. He said he doesn't want any trouble, just a relationship with his daughter. He's asking for a paternity test. That tells me that he thinks he's the father. If there was no possibility that he's the father, I don't see what he would gain by a paternity test that proved that. Whomever is the father has a legal and moral right to be a part of that child's life. The DNA test will tell all.