Harmer v. St. Lawrence County Department of Social Services

—Harvey, J.

Appeal from an order of the Family Court of St. Lawrence County (Nelson, J.), entered December 5, 1985, which, inter alia, found petitioner liable for confinement and/ or pregnancy expenses in the sum of $807.88.

In February 1978, a baby was born out of wedlock to Ruthann Antwine. Costs related to the mother’s pregnancy and the child’s birth were provided by various public assistance programs. Subsequently, respondent brought a petition on behalf of Antwine seeking an order of filiation, costs related to the pregnancy and birth, and support. A filiation order was entered against…