Russo v. Hafner

OPINION OF THE COURT

Anthony F. Bonadio, J.

In this paternity proceeding, respondent has requested that the court direct the petitioner to pay for blood-grouping tests of the mother, child and respondent herein, for the purpose of respondent’s defense of this action. Pursuant to section 532 of the Family Court Act, the court is empowered to order such testing at the public’s expense upon a showing of financial inability by the respondent to pay for the tests.

Respondent Hafner is under the age of 21 and is an unemployed high school student. Statutorily, respondent’s parents are liable for his…