Stosiek v. Doyle

The Commissioner of Social Services of New York as assignee brought a petition under New York Law substantially similar to G.L. 273A, the. Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act, seeking support for the minor child of the assignor. The petition alleged the respondent is the father of. the minor child and the father had failed to provide support according to his means and earning capacity. The papers were forwarded to the Southern Berkshire Division in March of 1985 in accordance with G.L. 273A and filed there.

The respondent was represented by counsel and denied paternity. The case was…