Family Court Act § 417 · Part 1. Jurisdiction and Duties of Support
Child of ceremonial marriage
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§ 417. Child of ceremonial marriage. A child born of parents who at any time prior or subsequent to the birth of said child shall have entered into a ceremonial marriage shall be deemed the legitimate child of both parents for all purposes of this article regardless of the validity of such marriage.
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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/FCT417
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