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Family Court Act § 1084 · Part 8. Visitation of Minors In Foster Care

Out-of-wedlock children; paternity

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§ 1084. Out-of-wedlock children; paternity. No visitation right shall be enforceable under this part concerning any person claiming to be a parent of an out-of-wedlock child without an adjudication of the paternity of such person by a court of competent jurisdiction, or without an acknowledgement of the paternity of such person executed pursuant to applicable provisions of law.

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Law content up to date as of August 21, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
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https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/FCT1084
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