Anleja:
I know of no state law that would support the finding that just because you are married, the child is legally yours. What the provider probably meant to say is that there is a presumption that the child is legally yours, but the presumption is rebuttable. Please let me know what state you are in and I can review the statutes. You are probably going to have to request a paternity test to prove you are not the father. Unfortunately, the law puts the burden on you to prove you are not the father and not vice versa. By the way, most states have a provision allowing you to file without paying a filing fee if you can prove you meet the income criteria.
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