Legal Opinion
Geraldine K. v. Elliot D. B.
New York Family Court
Decided May 15, 1979PublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
John F. Pollard, J.
In the herein-treated motion, respondent moves the court for an order declaring the paternity provisions of article 5 of the Family Court Act- unconstitutional. Additionally, dismissal of the instant petition is sought based on this argument. Five grounds in support of respondent’s position are presented for consideration. Article 5 is deemed constitutionally defective on the basis that "(á) no provision is made for a male, or father, to bring a proceeding to establish the maternity of a child, although the reverse is true; (b) the father may be required…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Orr v. OrrSupreme Court of the United States · 1979
- In re J.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1975
- Schneider v. KennatAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1944
- Carol B. v. Felder R. J.New York City Family Court · 1978
- Barbaba B. v. Glenn S.New York Family Court · 1972
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3Cited by6 opinions
- Department of Social Services ex rel. Katherine McL. v. Jay W.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1984
- Jane L. v. Rodney B.New York City Family Court · 1980
- Alice D. v. William M.Civil Court of the City of New York · 1982
- Brooks v. WillieNew York Family Court · 1983
- Department of Social Services ex rel. Thompson v. DinkinsNew York Family Court · 1981
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