Filiation Proceeding
Filiation Proceeding
A process whereby a court determines the Paternity of an illegitimate child in order to establish the father's duty to provide support for the child.
A filiation proceeding is also referred to as a bastardy proceeding or an affiliation proceeding.
Cross-references
Illegitimacy.
West's Encyclopedia of American Law, edition 2. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
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