In a filiation proceeding for non-marital children, where is the proceeding held?

In a filiation proceeding for non-marital children, where is the proceeding held?

• A. Filiation proceeding at family court
• B. Filiation proceeding at Supreme Court
• C. Proceed before child is 21
• D. Clear and convincing evidence required

Answer: (A)

Filiation proceedings to establish parentage for a child born outside marriage are heard in Family Court. The Family Court Act gives Family Court exclusive jurisdiction over actions to determine the parent-child relationship and related support for minors, so this is the proper venue rather than Supreme Court. The other options don’t fit: the proceeding isn’t tied to a specific age threshold for venue, and the standard of proof to establish filiation is by a preponderance of the evidence, not clear and convincing.

Filiation proceedings to establish parentage for a child born outside marriage are heard in Family Court. The Family Court Act gives Family Court exclusive jurisdiction over actions to determine the parent-child relationship and related support for minors, so this is the proper venue rather than Supreme Court. The other options don’t fit: the proceeding isn’t tied to a specific age threshold for venue, and the standard of proof to establish filiation is by a preponderance of the evidence, not clear and convincing.