Tanya W. v. Rosa W.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Jeffry H. Gallet, J.

This Uniform Support of Dependents Law (Domestic Relations Law, art 3-A; USDL) proceeding was brought by the petitioner, a 19-year-old resident of Dutchess County, against her mother, a resident of Queens County, for her support. Attached to the petition, when it was served on the respondent, was a transcript of the petitioner’s testimony before the Dutchess County Family Court. The respondent interposed an answer, including the affirmative defense that the petitioner is emancipated, which would relieve the respondent of her duty to support the…