New York Court of Appeals May 4, 2010 (H.M. v. E.T.)

lead-opinion

OPINION OF THE COURT

Ciparick, J.

This appeal presents the issue whether Family Court has subject matter jurisdiction to adjudicate a support petition brought pursuant to the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA) (Family Ct Act art 5-B) by a biological parent seeking child support from her former same-sex partner.