Venezia v. Venezia

OPINION OF THE COURT

Edward J. McLaughlin, J.

Three issues are presented to the court in this objection to an order of the Hearing Examiner brought pursuant to section 439 of the Family Court Act. First, does the Family Court have the authority to review the budgeting process for applicants for medical assistance which is administered by the Commissioner of Social Services? Second, under the circumstances presented in this case, does respondent husband have sufficient means to provide support to petitioner wife at this time? Third, should petitioner’s available financial resources be included…