ยง 101-a. Proceedings to compel support by persons in need thereof. A
recipient of public assistance or care or a person liable to become in
need thereof may bring proceedings in a court of competent jurisdiction
against any person responsible for his or her support as provided in
section one hundred one of this chapter to compel any such person so
responsible to provide for or contribute to such support.
Structure New York Laws
Article 3 - Local Public Welfare Organization; Powers and Duties
Title 6 - Powers to Enforce Support
101 - Liability of Relatives to Support.
101-A - Proceedings to Compel Support by Persons in Need Thereof.
102 - Powers of Public Welfare Officials to Bring and Defend Suits.
103 - Seizure of Property of Persons Liable for Support.
104 - Recovery From a Person Discovered to Have Property.
104-A - Transfer of Property for the Purpose of Qualifying for Assistance; Presumption.
104-B - Liens for Public Assistance and Care on Claims and Suits for Personal Injuries.
106-B - Adjustment for Incorrect Payments.
106-C - Crediting of Overpayment of Tax to Obligation of Public Assistance Recipients.
107 - Disposal of Seized Property and Penalties Collected.
108 - Appointment of Guardians for Minors; Notice of Accounting.
109 - Trust Funds to Be Established.
110-B - Recovery From a Person Discovered to Have Property; Notice.