The issues raised in this appeal are (1) whether the Family Court has civil jurisdiction to hear a child support action where paternity is contested; and if so; (2) what is the standard of proof of paternity.
In an action for non-support brought by the child's mother against the putative father, the Family Court, treating the matter as a civil proceeding, found the evidence "clearly and convincingly...
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