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Court Reviews Modification of Child Support

The petitioners in this case are Gabriel T. Russo, the Monroe County Department of Social Services and the New York State Department of Social Services. Leonard Rizzo is the respondent. Motions The respondent moves to dismiss the petition. The Monroe County Family Court issued an order of child support where…

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Can a Healthcare Provider Bring Action Under Medicaid Act

The petitioners in this case are L. Douglas Wilder and the Governor of Virginia et all. The respondent in the case is the Virginia Hospital Association. Background Information In order for a medical services provider such as a hospital to qualify for federal assistance in paying for medical care provided…

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Court Hears Reverse Paternity Proceeding

In this case, Matthew G. Czajak is the petitioner and Donna A. Vavonese is the respondent. The Background The Family Court Act provides jurisdiction over paternity to Family Court only when determining issues of support. The Family Court does not have the authority to ascertain status except when involved in…

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Plaintiff Brings Case for Modification of Child Support

In this case, the petitioner is Petra A. Mac Fadden, and the respondent is Peter R. Martini. Case Details The petitioner would like a modification to an original divorce judgment. The original judgment required that $100 in child support was paid every month by the respondent to support the couple’s…

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Court Decides the Legal Liability of Step Parents

Helen Alexander is the petitioner in this case. The respondent is Lyle Alexander. History Helen Alexander married Lyle Alexander on March 17th of 1989. The couple separated in the last quarter of the following year. Helen Alexander and her child from a previous marriage are both social service recipients. According…

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Court Rules on Child Support Problem

In this case, Patricia Bryant is the respondent-appellant and James Bryant is the appellant respondent. History Mr. and Mrs. Bryant were originally married in 1976. Their two children were born 1981 and 1983. The initial separation between the couple took place in 1994, with an understanding between the two of…

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