Fairchild v. Gretch

Order unanimously reversed and application granted, without costs. Memorandum: The Erie County Department of Social Services appeals from the denial by Family Court of its request that a support order be modified to include the provision that “all payments are to be made by means of cash, money orders, certified checks or bank drafts.” The department pursuant to its authority to “determine the means of payment acceptable” (18 NYCRR 346.8) directs all respondents to make support payment by certified check, cash or money order. There is no basis for Family Court’s conclusions that the…