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equitable estoppel is applicable in paternity doctrine in New York

7 New York opinions name it 3 courts 1998–2011 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by New York courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (8)

CaseFollowedCited
Ettore I. v. Angela D.green
nyappdiv · 1987 · cited in 3 New York opinions naming this issue, 1998–2003
2 sentences

2003Contrary to the respondent’s contention, while the doctrine of equitable estoppel is applicable in paternity proceedings where it is invoked to further the best interests of the child (see Matter of Charles v Charles, 296 AD2d 547, 549 [2002]; Matter of Alberto T. v Tammy D., 274 AD2d 587 [2000]; John R. v Lynn R., 260 AD2d 459, 460 [1999]; Fung v Fung, 238 AD2d 375, 376 [1997]; Matter of Ettore I. v Angela D., 127 AD2d 6, 14 [1987]), it generally is not available to a party seeking to disavow the allegation of parenthood for the purpose of avoiding child support (see Ocasio v Ocasio, 276 AD2d

2000Further, the doctrine of equitable estoppel is applicable in paternity proceedings and is invoked to preserve the status of legitimacy for the child (see, Matter of Ettore I. v Angela D., 127 AD2d 6 ).

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Alberto T. v. Tammy D.green
nyappdiv · 2000 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2003–2011
2 sentences

2011Moreover, “the doctrine of equitable estoppel is applicable in paternity proceedings and is invoked to preserve the status of legitimacy for the child” (Matter of Alberto T. v Tammy D., 274 AD2d 587, 587 [2000]).

2003Contrary to the respondent’s contention, while the doctrine of equitable estoppel is applicable in paternity proceedings where it is invoked to further the best interests of the child (see Matter of Charles v Charles, 296 AD2d 547, 549 [2002]; Matter of Alberto T. v Tammy D., 274 AD2d 587 [2000]; John R. v Lynn R., 260 AD2d 459, 460 [1999]; Fung v Fung, 238 AD2d 375, 376 [1997]; Matter of Ettore I. v Angela D., 127 AD2d 6, 14 [1987]), it generally is not available to a party seeking to disavow the allegation of parenthood for the purpose of avoiding child support (see Ocasio v Ocasio, 276 AD2d

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Dowed v. Munnagreen
nyappdiv · 2003 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2007–2009
2 sentences

2009Contrary to the contention of respondent, Family Court properly determined that he may not invoke the doctrine of equitable estoppel. “[W]hile the doctrine of equitable estoppel is applicable in paternity proceedings where it is invoked to further the best interests of the child . . . , it generally is not available to a party seeking to disavow the allegation of parenthood for the purpose of avoiding child support” (Matter of Domed v Munna, 306 AD2d 278, 279 [2003]; see Matter of Ruby M.M. v Moses K., 18 AD3d 471, 472 [2005]).

2007While the doctrine of equitable estoppel is applicable in paternity proceedings where it is invoked to further the best interests of the child (see, Matter of Charles v. Charles , 296 AD2d 547 ), it is generally not available to a party such as respondent in the instant matter seeking to disavow the allegation of parenthood for the purpose of avoiding child support (see, Matter of Dowed v. Munna , 306 AD2d 278 ; Ocasio v. Ocasio , 276 AD2d 680 ).

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Charles v. Charlesgreen
nyappdiv · 2002 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2003–2007
2 sentences

2007While the doctrine of equitable estoppel is applicable in paternity proceedings where it is invoked to further the best interests of the child (see, Matter of Charles v. Charles , 296 AD2d 547 ), it is generally not available to a party such as respondent in the instant matter seeking to disavow the allegation of parenthood for the purpose of avoiding child support (see, Matter of Dowed v. Munna , 306 AD2d 278 ; Ocasio v. Ocasio , 276 AD2d 680 ).

2003Contrary to the respondent’s contention, while the doctrine of equitable estoppel is applicable in paternity proceedings where it is invoked to further the best interests of the child (see Matter of Charles v Charles, 296 AD2d 547, 549 [2002]; Matter of Alberto T. v Tammy D., 274 AD2d 587 [2000]; John R. v Lynn R., 260 AD2d 459, 460 [1999]; Fung v Fung, 238 AD2d 375, 376 [1997]; Matter of Ettore I. v Angela D., 127 AD2d 6, 14 [1987]), it generally is not available to a party seeking to disavow the allegation of parenthood for the purpose of avoiding child support (see Ocasio v Ocasio, 276 AD2d

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Ruby M.M. v. Moses K.green
nyappdiv · 2005 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
1 sentence

2009Contrary to the contention of respondent, Family Court properly determined that he may not invoke the doctrine of equitable estoppel. “[W]hile the doctrine of equitable estoppel is applicable in paternity proceedings where it is invoked to further the best interests of the child . . . , it generally is not available to a party seeking to disavow the allegation of parenthood for the purpose of avoiding child support” (Matter of Domed v Munna, 306 AD2d 278, 279 [2003]; see Matter of Ruby M.M. v Moses K., 18 AD3d 471, 472 [2005]).

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John R. v. Lynn R.green
nyappdiv · 1999 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
1 sentence

2003Contrary to the respondent’s contention, while the doctrine of equitable estoppel is applicable in paternity proceedings where it is invoked to further the best interests of the child (see Matter of Charles v Charles, 296 AD2d 547, 549 [2002]; Matter of Alberto T. v Tammy D., 274 AD2d 587 [2000]; John R. v Lynn R., 260 AD2d 459, 460 [1999]; Fung v Fung, 238 AD2d 375, 376 [1997]; Matter of Ettore I. v Angela D., 127 AD2d 6, 14 [1987]), it generally is not available to a party seeking to disavow the allegation of parenthood for the purpose of avoiding child support (see Ocasio v Ocasio, 276 AD2d

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Fung v. Funggreen
nyappdiv · 1997 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
1 sentence

2003Contrary to the respondent’s contention, while the doctrine of equitable estoppel is applicable in paternity proceedings where it is invoked to further the best interests of the child (see Matter of Charles v Charles, 296 AD2d 547, 549 [2002]; Matter of Alberto T. v Tammy D., 274 AD2d 587 [2000]; John R. v Lynn R., 260 AD2d 459, 460 [1999]; Fung v Fung, 238 AD2d 375, 376 [1997]; Matter of Ettore I. v Angela D., 127 AD2d 6, 14 [1987]), it generally is not available to a party seeking to disavow the allegation of parenthood for the purpose of avoiding child support (see Ocasio v Ocasio, 276 AD2d

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James BB. v. Debora AA.green
nyappdiv · 1994 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998It is a child’s best interest which is of paramount concern in proceedings to establish paternity (see, Matter of James BB. v Debora AA., supra, at 853-854; Matter of Ettore I. v Angela D., 127 AD2d 6, 14 ).

1998The doctrine of equitable estoppel is applicable in paternity proceedings “ ‘to prevent the enforcement of rights which would work a fraud or injustice upon the person against whom enforcement is sought and who, in reliance upon the opposing party’s words or conduct, has been misled into acting upon the belief that enforcement of any purported rights would not be sought’ ” (Matter of Lorie F. v Raymond F., 239 AD2d 659, 660 , quoting Matter of James BB. v Debora AA., 202 AD2d 852, 853 ).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (6)

CaseCitedYears
Ocasio v. Ocasio green
nyappdiv · 2000
2 sentences

2007While the doctrine of equitable estoppel is applicable in paternity proceedings where it is invoked to further the best interests of the child (see, Matter of Charles v. Charles , 296 AD2d 547 ), it is generally not available to a party such as respondent in the instant matter seeking to disavow the allegation of parenthood for the purpose of avoiding child support (see, Matter of Dowed v. Munna , 306 AD2d 278 ; Ocasio v. Ocasio , 276 AD2d 680 ).

2003Contrary to the respondent’s contention, while the doctrine of equitable estoppel is applicable in paternity proceedings where it is invoked to further the best interests of the child (see Matter of Charles v Charles, 296 AD2d 547, 549 [2002]; Matter of Alberto T. v Tammy D., 274 AD2d 587 [2000]; John R. v Lynn R., 260 AD2d 459, 460 [1999]; Fung v Fung, 238 AD2d 375, 376 [1997]; Matter of Ettore I. v Angela D., 127 AD2d 6, 14 [1987]), it generally is not available to a party seeking to disavow the allegation of parenthood for the purpose of avoiding child support (see Ocasio v Ocasio, 276 AD2d

22003–2007
Aikens v. Nell neutral
nyappdiv · 2009
1 sentence

2010The Appellate Division affirmed, holding that the doctrine of equitable estoppel is applicable in paternity proceedings only where it is invoked to further the best interests of the child, and “generally is not available to a party seeking to disavow the allegation of parenthood for the purpose of avoiding child support” ( 63 AD3d 1662 , 1663 [4th Dept 2009]).

12010–2010
Brian B. v. Dionne B. green
nyappdiv · 1999
1 sentence

2003Contrary to the respondent’s contention, while the doctrine of equitable estoppel is applicable in paternity proceedings where it is invoked to further the best interests of the child (see Matter of Charles v Charles, 296 AD2d 547, 549 [2002]; Matter of Alberto T. v Tammy D., 274 AD2d 587 [2000]; John R. v Lynn R., 260 AD2d 459, 460 [1999]; Fung v Fung, 238 AD2d 375, 376 [1997]; Matter of Ettore I. v Angela D., 127 AD2d 6, 14 [1987]), it generally is not available to a party seeking to disavow the allegation of parenthood for the purpose of avoiding child support (see Ocasio v Ocasio, 276 AD2d

12003–2003
Mobley v. Ishmael green
nyappdiv · 2001
1 sentence

2003Contrary to the respondent’s contention, while the doctrine of equitable estoppel is applicable in paternity proceedings where it is invoked to further the best interests of the child (see Matter of Charles v Charles, 296 AD2d 547, 549 [2002]; Matter of Alberto T. v Tammy D., 274 AD2d 587 [2000]; John R. v Lynn R., 260 AD2d 459, 460 [1999]; Fung v Fung, 238 AD2d 375, 376 [1997]; Matter of Ettore I. v Angela D., 127 AD2d 6, 14 [1987]), it generally is not available to a party seeking to disavow the allegation of parenthood for the purpose of avoiding child support (see Ocasio v Ocasio, 276 AD2d

12003–2003
Cleophous P. v. Latrice M.R. green
nyappdiv · 2002
1 sentence

2003Contrary to the respondent’s contention, while the doctrine of equitable estoppel is applicable in paternity proceedings where it is invoked to further the best interests of the child (see Matter of Charles v Charles, 296 AD2d 547, 549 [2002]; Matter of Alberto T. v Tammy D., 274 AD2d 587 [2000]; John R. v Lynn R., 260 AD2d 459, 460 [1999]; Fung v Fung, 238 AD2d 375, 376 [1997]; Matter of Ettore I. v Angela D., 127 AD2d 6, 14 [1987]), it generally is not available to a party seeking to disavow the allegation of parenthood for the purpose of avoiding child support (see Ocasio v Ocasio, 276 AD2d

12003–2003
Lorie F. v. Raymond F. green
nyappdiv · 1997
1 sentence

1998The doctrine of equitable estoppel is applicable in paternity proceedings “ ‘to prevent the enforcement of rights which would work a fraud or injustice upon the person against whom enforcement is sought and who, in reliance upon the opposing party’s words or conduct, has been misled into acting upon the belief that enforcement of any purported rights would not be sought’ ” (Matter of Lorie F. v Raymond F., 239 AD2d 659, 660 , quoting Matter of James BB. v Debora AA., 202 AD2d 852, 853 ).

11998–1998

Where else courts name it

NY 7 (1998–2011) KY 2 (2015–2015)

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