This is contextual evidence for conflict resolution rather than direct evidence of parentage.
Source file
New York Divorce Law Context, 1850s-1920s
Historical context explaining the difficulty and publicity of divorce in New York before 1919.
Source Citation
Di Long, "Divorce in New York, 1850s to 1920s," University of Georgia, 2007; paper obtained online (https://getd.libs.uga.edu/pdfs/long_di_201312_ma.pdf : accessed 26 Apr 2019). Citation should be reviewed against the original PDF before final publication.