St. Lawrence County Department of Social Services v. Menard

The issue presented in this case is whether or not the father of a 20-year-old young woman who chooses to live away from her father’s home and who has deliberately flouted her parents’ directions can be required to reimburse the St. Lawrence County Department of Social Services for support. It is the decision of this court that in this case the father is relieved from his obligation of support.

The facts of this case are as follows: Anna graduated from school in March of 1972. She then worked at Ames Department Store from March until July of 1972. She apparently was unemployed until December…