Family Court Act § 463 · Part 6. Effect of Action For Separation, Divorce or Annulment
Effect of separation agreement on duty to support a spouse
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§ 463. Effect of separation agreement on duty to support a spouse. A separation agreement does not preclude the filing of a petition and the making of an order under section four hundred forty-five of this article for support of a spouse who is likely to become in need of public assistance or care.
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