Family Court Act § 441 · Part 4. Orders
Order dismissing petition
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§ 441. Order dismissing petition. If the allegations of a petition under this article are not established by competent proof, the court shall dismiss the petition. If a neglect petition was filed in the support proceeding, the court retains jurisdiction over the neglect petition whether or not it dismisses the support petition.
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- Law content up to date as of August 21, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
- Official file
- https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/FCT441
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