Cook v. Temple W.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Judith Sheindlin, J.

This is a proceeding commenced by the Commissioner of the *610Orange County Department of Social Services (hereinafter referred to as DSS) to recoup sums expended for the care and maintenance of respondent father’s two children who were placed in custody of DSS by the Family Court (Orange County) as a result of juvenile delinquency proceedings in 1984 and 1985. The respondent filed objections to the Hearing Examiner’s order requiring him to reimburse DSS for maintenance and care while his children are in placement.1 The objections are before the court for…