Steuben County Department of Social Services v. James

Order unanimously reversed on the law without costs and matter remitted to Steuben County Family Court, for further proceedings, in accordance with the following Memorandum: Petitioner commenced this proceeding for an order of support for the three children of Bonnie Padgett, a recipient of public assistance and medicaid. Following an evidentiary hearing, the Hearing Examiner directed respondent to pay child support determined by application of the child support standards set forth in Family Court Act §413 (1). Respondent objected to the Hearing Examiner’s determination, contending that, if…