Domestic Relations Law § 76-d · Title 2. Jurisdiction
Notice; opportunity to be heard; joinder
Text — Law content up to date as of August 7, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
§ 76-d. Notice; opportunity to be heard; joinder. 1. Before a child custody determination is made under this article, notice and an opportunity to be heard in accordance with the standards of section seventy-five-g of this article must be given to all persons entitled to notice under the law of this state as in child custody proceedings between residents of this state, any parent whose parental rights have not been previously terminated, and any person having physical custody of the child.
2. This article does not govern the enforceability of a child custody determination made without notice or an opportunity to be heard.
3. The obligation to join a party and the right to intervene as a party in a child custody proceeding under this article are governed by the laws of this state as in child custody proceedings between residents of this state.
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