Filiation Proceeding
FILIATION PROCEEDING
A process whereby a court determines thepaternityof 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.
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