2006 New York Code - Paternity And Support Proceedings Combined; Apportionment.

 
    §  563.  Paternity  and  support  proceedings combined; apportionment.
  When a  proceeding  to  establish  paternity  is  initiated  under  this
  article,  the  court  on  its  own  motion  or  on  motion of any person
  qualified under article four of this act to file a support petition  may
  direct  the filing of a petition under article four to compel the mother
  to support her child. If the court enters an order of filiation, it  may
  apportion  the  costs  of the support and education of the child between
  the parents according to their respective means and responsibilities.