Hanley v. Smith

*419OPINION OF THE COURT

Anthony K. Pomilio, J.

This is a proceeding for support brought by the Oneida County Department of Social Services under article 4 of the Family Court Act on behalf of Edward Smith against the respondent, Eva Smith. Edward Smith and Eva Smith are husband and wife.

Edward Smith, the husband, is presently confined to a nursing home. He is being supported by and is receiving public assistance in the form of Medicaid through the Oneida County Department of Social Services. The petitioner is requesting an order requiring Mrs. Smith to contribute towards the support of her husband.