New York Court of Appeals
In the Matter of Angelie C. Parker v. Harold Stage
November 21, 197743 N.Y.2d 128
Summary
The New York Court of Appeals affirmed the lower courts' decision that a father is not obligated to support his 18‑year‑old daughter who voluntarily left his home, even though she is receiving public assistance. The court held that the statutory support duty is discretionary, not absolute, and may be denied when the child has abandoned the parental home.