Under sections 413 and 414 of the Family Court Act "both the father and the mother are equally responsible for the support of their children and * * * it is within the power of the * * * Court, and it is its duty, to apportion the costs of such support between them in accordance with their respective means and responsibilities, without regard to the sex of the parent" (Matter of Carter v Carter,
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