In any proceeding initiated pursuant to this chapter in which paternity is contested, upon motion of a party to the action, a temporary order shall be issued requiring the provision of child support pending a court or hearing officer determination of paternity, if there is clear and convincing evidence of paternity, either on the basis of genetic tests or other credible evidence.
Temporary support order based on probable paternity in contested cases
16 V.I.C. § 297 — under Establishing Paternity.
16 V.I.C. § 297