LaRocca v. LaRocca

This is a proceeding brought by respondent’s wife under subdivision 2 of section 6 of the Children’s Court Act of the State of New York (Laws of 1922, chap. 547, as amd. by Laws of 1930, chap. 393) to compel him to contribute to the support of their child, now twelve years of age.

Respondent contends that this court is without power to enter a decree compelling a parent to support his child, unless it appear that the child is actually in want or likely to become a public charge. He further contends that as the child’s needs have been provided for in the manner hereinafter related, the facts…