Legal Opinion
M. I. v. A. I.
New York City Family Court
Decided February 4, 1981PublishedCited by 1 opinion
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Richard D. Huttner, J.
Does the First Amendment protection guaranteeing the free exercise of religion estop the State from compelling the respondent to support his dependent wife and children?
This is a support proceeding commenced by the Department of Social Services, City of New York, as assignee of respondent’s wife, pursuant to section 571 of the Family Court Act. In the instant proceeding, the Department of Social Services seeks an order of support against respondent as reimbursement for welfare aid currently being paid to his wife and children. It should be made clear…
2Cases cited18 opinions
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- Sherbert v. VernerSupreme Court of the United States · 1963
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3Cited by1 opinion
- Fisher v. FisherMichigan Court of Appeals · 1982