Richardson v. Gibson

OPINION OF THE COURT

Anthony F. Bonadio, J.

In this paternity proceeding, the respondent moves for a blood-grouping test pursuant to section 532 of the Family Court Act. The petitioner opposes so much of respondent’s motion which would require the local social services agency to bear the costs of the tests, and cross-moves for an order requiring the respondent’s parents to pay such costs, or, alternatively, for a hearing on their ability to pay.

At the time this proceeding was commenced, the respondent was an infant, 17 years old (Domestic Relations Law, § 2; Family Ct Act, § 119, subd [c]; CPLR…