Legal Question in Family Law in New York

formerly on DSS - re child support question
I was on DSS at the time my child was born. 4 months later I was off DSS. They petitioned the court for paternity/child support from my ex-boyfriend. I don't need anything from the father of the baby, though he gives me diapers, formula, clothes and toys anyway. I don't want to go to court for child support. Since I am no longer with DSS, if I don't show up for court, won't the judge just dismiss the petition? Another question: I understand DSS wants their money back for the Cesarian delivery, but it sounds like they want the whole amount from him. I would think each of us should pay half. (By the way, we get along, we've just moved on.) Thanks.

Asked on 4/14/04, 9:51 am

Phroska L. McAlister PHROSKA LEAKE McALISTER

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Re: formerly on DSS - re child support question

Contact the DSS Agency person and ask them what they want and why they are proceeding, when you are no longer a Client.

Try not to give them too much info; and do not let them intimidate you. YOU want the info, in order to decide how to proceed.

GOOD LUCK,

PHROSKA L. McALISTER,ESQ

Answered on 4/21/04, 11:30 pm

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