Diann P. v. Gene P.

This is an application on an order to show cause, brought by the respondent, seeking various relief, including, inter alia, a paternity hearing, relief from arrears of child support accrued under orders of other courts, and the modification of an order made by a responding court in a proceeding brought by the petitioner pursuant to article 3-A of the Domestic Relations Law, otherwise known as the Uniform Support of Dependents Law (hereinafter referred to as USDL).

Petitioner and respondent were married on November 7, 1965. On February 25, 1966, petitioner gave birth to a daughter. The parties…