Child Support And Dissolution Of Marriage

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my ex girlfriend from */* was married but separated and our relationship lasted around *-5 months only until she kicked me out of the house , 2 months later after she got back with her husband she says that she is pregnant and on november she gives birth to twins , she told me to forget about the kids and that i did not exist and that her bhusband was going to register them , he puts his last name on both kids and now after */5 years she is suing me for child support and dissolution of marriage with child
What state are you located in? This will help me provide the most accurate information regarding child support and dissolution of marriage laws.
i live in louisiana and she filed a demand on clearwater florida
What evidence does she have to prove that you are the biological father of the twins?
She dont have proof of DNA , just word of mouth
What steps have you taken so far in response to the lawsuit?

In Florida, paternity can be established through DNA testing, voluntary acknowledgment, or court order.
nothing
What is your financial situation? Are you able to afford a lawyer? In Florida, child support is determined by the income of both parents, number of children, and time spent with them.
no , i recently got a car and most of my bills went up , Rent , Gas , Electricity and water
Have you considered applying for legal aid? In Florida, there are organizations like Florida Rural Legal Services that provide free legal help to those who can't afford a lawyer.
no
Have you received any official court documents regarding this case?
yes
What do the court documents state?
I have * calendar days after this summons is served on you to file a written response to the attached complaint, but this summon was left at a address that I dont live and had never lived in that address
What is the date on the summons? This is important to determine if you are still within the *-day response period.
Everything was filed on July * and the house it was left at received the papers on August *
What is the current date? This will help determine if you are still within the *-day response period.
august *
Based on the date, you are still within the *-day response period. It's crucial to respond to avoid default judgment. Consider seeking legal aid.
is it illegal if purposely sent to an address i dont live ?
It's not illegal, but it may affect the validity of the service of process. In Florida, summons should be served to the defendant's usual place of abode.
it was mailed by someone that dont work for a mail company
Who mailed the summons to the incorrect address? In Florida, summons should be served by a sheriff, a certified process server, or by certified mail.