Commissioner of Social Services of the County v. Ruh

Order unanimously affirmed without costs. Memorandum: In this filiation proceeding, petitioner was required to prove paternity by clear, convincing and satisfactory evidence that created a genuine belief that respondent is the father of the child (see, Matter of Commissioner of Social Servs. v Philip De G., 59 NY2d 137, 141-142; Matter of Commissioner of Social Servs. of County of Erie v Michel, 93 AD2d 997). Upon our review of the hearing evidence, we conclude that petitioner satisfied that burden and that the court properly found that respondent is the father. Petitioner’s evidence…