T.F. v. B.L.

(concurring in part and dissenting in part, with whom Marshall, C.J., and Ireland, 1, join). An obligation to support a child can be created by express or implied agreement (as the court recognizes because the proposition is indisputable) *535or by conduct showing that the party to be charged has affirmatively committed to the obligation (equally indisputable). Based on the strong findings of the judge in the Probate and Family Court, there is an enforceable obligation to pay support here.

a. I agree that parenthood by contract is not the law in Massachusetts, for the reason, if no other, that…