Today’s Anna Nicole Smith Developments

Paternity of Dannielynn:  The Broward Circuit Judge hearing the guardianship phase of Anna Nicole Smith’s case is not the same judge who heard the body disposition issue.  Judge Lawrence Korda is uncertain whether he has jurisdiction to determine Dannielynn’s paternity.   A paternity action is also pending in a California court but Judge Korda is skeptical of whether the California court has jurisdiction either.

Disposition of Anna’s Body:  Thomas W. Pirtle, the attorney for Anna’s mother Virgie Arthur, indicated that he would file an appeal today (February 23, 2007) of Judge Seidlin’s order granting Dannielynn’s guardian authority to make disposition arrangements.

Cause of Anna’s Death:  The medical examiner, Joshua Perper, has indicated that it may take ten days to two weeks before the results of Anna’s autopsy will be known.

See Custody fight switches from Smith to her baby, CNN.com, Feb. 23, 2007.