Paternity Petition Social Services Official {5-3}

Form 5-3 - PATERNITY PETITION (Social Services Official). This form is used by a Social Services official in New York State Family Court to initiate a legal proceeding under Article 5 of the Family Court Act to establish paternity of a child. The petition is filed when the mother of the child has assigned her right to seek child support to the Commissioner of Social Services, usually because she or the child is receiving public assistance. The form provides essential information such as the identities and addresses of the parties, the date and place of the child's birth or expected birth, and confirms whether the child is already receiving or likely to receive public benefits. It identifies the alleged father (Respondent) and asks the court to issue a declaration of paternity, an order of filiation (legally establishing the father), and a support order to provide financial support for the child. The petition also states whether any other legal determination of paternity exists and whether the child is subject to the Indian Child Welfare Act. It explains the process for future cost-of-living adjustments to the support order and outlines the parties' responsibilities in updating their contact information with the Support Collection Unit. F.C.A. § 523. www.FormsWorkflow.com