Matter of Nancy v. Roman

Full title: In the Matter of NANCY C., Respondent, v. ROMAN U., Appellant

Court: Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York, First Department

Date published: Dec 7, 1995

222 A.D.2d 240 (N.Y. App. Div. 1995)

635 N.Y.S.2d 20

Opinion

December 7, 1995

Appeal from the Family Court, New York County (Leah Marks, J.).

Respondent's failure to appear before the Hearing Examiner made inquiry into his financial means impossible, and justified a support order based on the mother's testimony as to the child's needs (Family Ct Act § 413 [k]; § 545). Respondent's subsequent failure to substantiate his expenses and document his income and assets justified adherence to the support order that was granted on his default. We have considered respondent's remaining arguments and find them to be without merit.

Concur — Sullivan, J.P., Rosenberger, Wallach, Ross and Asch, JJ.