Beaudoin v. Harris

The Commissioner of Social Services has filed a paternity petition, which is modeled after the official form No. 5-3 found in 22 NYCRR Appendix B-2.

Except for the allegation that the petitioner is the Commissioner of Social Services, the entire petition including the allegation that the mother and child are public charges, is upon information and belief.

The verification does not state the source of petitioner’s information, nor does it set forth the grounds for his belief.

There is no supporting affidavit or deposition attached to the petition or any statement to indicate the petitioner’s…