Wayne County Department of Social Services v. Williams

— Order unanimously reversed, on the law and facts, without costs, petition granted and matter remitted to Wayne County Family Court for proceedings on the issue of support. Memorandum: The standard to which proof must rise in a filiation proceeding is that it be “entirely satisfactory”, and sufficient to create a genuine belief that respondent is the father of complainant’s child. That belief must be supported by evidence which is found to be “ ‘clear and convincing’ ” (Phillips v Broadwell, 63 AD2d 840, 841). This does not mean proof beyond a reasonable doubt (Matter of Espin v Pierce, 85…