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Family Court Act § 411 · Part 1. Jurisdiction and Duties of Support

Jurisdiction

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§ 411. Jurisdiction. The family court has exclusive original jurisdiction over proceedings for support or maintenance under this article and in proceedings under article five-B of this act, known as the uniform interstate family support act. On its own motion, the court may at any time in the proceedings also direct the filing of a neglect petition in accord with article ten of this act.

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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/FCT411
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