Peabody v. Chase

This is a proceeding under article 5 of the Family Court Act upon a petition praying for a declaration of paternity, an order of support and other appropriate relief. The respondent has acknowledged paternity and the issues revolve around the application of sections 514, 536 and 545 of the Family Court Act as to expenses and allowances of the mother.

The child was born on May 26, 1965. Prior to the birth of the child, and on February 18, 1965, the mother entered the care of a maternal and adoption center in a city about 90 miles away where she received care, social service and prenatal medical…