DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES EX REL. JACKSON v. Jackson

Gregory, Justice.

The Department of Human Resources filed a civil action in Baldwin Superior Court alleging Willie L. Jackson, Jr. is the natural father of the minor child, Charlotte Jackson. The complaint contended the State of Georgia had, at the mother’s request, provided public assistance for the child in the past. Recovery of the previous public assistance paid, future support for the child, and costs, including attorney fees for the action, were sought. Jackson denied paternity and requested blood tests. The court ordered blood tests of the child, the mother and Jackson with the cost to…