State, Department of Social Services, Office of Family Support ex rel. Munson v. Washington

_[iNORRIS, Chief Judge.

State of Louisiana, Department of Social Services Office of Family Support (DOSS), appeals the trial court’s judgment dismissing its petition under La. R.S. 46:236.1, to determine and/or declare paternity and to establish child support against the alleged biological father, Michael Washington (Washington). For the reasons set forth herein, we reverse and remand for further proceedings

Facts

On August 28,1984, Marva Gafford married Tyrone Munson; on February 28, 1987, Mrs. Munson gave birth to Ashley R. Munson (Ashley). In September 1987, the couple separated and Mr.…