Legal Opinion
Dutchess County Department of Social Services v. Day
New York Court of Appeals
Decided May 3, 2001PublishedCited by 51 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Wesley, J.
This case calls upon us to establish the standard for determining a parent’s support obligations for a child placed in residential or foster care. We hold that child support obligations in these circumstances are governed by the guidelines set forth in the Child Support Standards Act (CSSA) (see, Family Ct Act § 413).
Petitioner Dutchess County Department of Social Services commenced these proceedings, one as to each parent, seeking reimbursement for funds expended on behalf of their minor child while she was in residential care. After a hearing, the Hearing…
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