State, Department of Social Services ex rel. C.J.V. v. Neathery

_jjWILLIAMS, Judge.

In this paternity and child support action, the Louisiana Department of Social Services, Office of Family Support (“DSS”), appeals a judgment establishing the defendant, Terry Neathery, as the biological father of the child and awarding monthly child support of $391.13 for the period of January 1, 2004 through June 12, 2004. For the following reasons, we reverse in part, amend and affirm as amended.

FACTS

In May 1997, DSS filed a petition to establish paternity and for child support alleging that defendant, Terry Neathery, was the father of the minor child, C.J.V., who was…