Richardson v. Putney

Order unanimously reversed, on the facts, without costs, petition granted, and matter remitted to Monroe County Family Court for a determination of child support, in accordance with the following memorandum: It is the burden of the petitioner in a filiation proceeding to prove paternity by clear, convincing and satisfactory evidence which creates a genuine belief that respondent is the father of the child (Matter of Commissioner of Social Servs. v Phillip De G., 59 NY2d 137, 141-142; Matter of Commissioner of Social Servs. v Michel, 93 AD2d 997). Petitioner satisfied this burden and the…