State, Department of Social Services, Office of Family Support ex rel. Smith v. Williams

STEWART, Judge.

This appeal in a paternity proceeding challenges the denial of appellant’s motion for blood tests to determine paternity. For the reasons hereinafter expressed, we reverse.

FACTS

The State of Louisiana, through the Department of Social Security, Office of Family Support (DOSS), in accordance with authority granted by LSA-R.S. 46:236.1(F) filed a petition to establish filiation on behalf of the minor child, J.S. The DOSS’ petition alleges that defendant, Lawrence Williams, Jr. (Williams), is the natural and biological father of J.S. A rule to show cause was also filed for Williams…