Le Page v. Glen L.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Carpinello, J.

Respondent is the father of Chelsea L., a child born out of *106wedlock in 1995. In August 1996, a support petition was filed by petitioner seeking reimbursement for the birth-related medical expenses of both the mother and the child in the amount of $3,485 ($574 for the child’s care and $2,911 for the mother’s care). The Hearing Examiner found that respondent was liable for the mother’s birth-related expenses only. Family Court affirmed the Hearing Examiner’s finding over respondent’s objections, prompting this appeal.

The sole issue presented for our review is…