Legal Opinion
Isabellita S. v. John S.
New York Family Court
Decided June 27, 1986PublishedCited by 1 opinion
1Opinion of the Court
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Carmen J. Cognetta, Jr., J.
The parties, though separated, are still married, and therefore respondent is chargeable with fairly and reasonably contributing to petitioner’s support if he is financially able. (Family Ct Act § 412.)
Petitioner has become pregnant during the parties’ separation. Respondent contends that the child is not his and that therefore he may not be held liable for any of her expenses attributable to the pregnancy. Further, he contends that because petitioner’s current state of unemployment is due to her pregnancy and that her pregnancy was, he alleges,…
2Cases cited13 opinions
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- Mississippi University for Women v. HoganSupreme Court of the United States · 1982
- City of Los Angeles Department of Water v. ManhartSupreme Court of the United States · 1978
- Geduldig v. AielloSupreme Court of the United States · 1974
- In Re the Estate of FindlayNew York Court of Appeals · 1930
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3Cited by1 opinion
- Donnell v. StogelNew York Supreme Court · 1988