Family Court Act § 515 · Part 1. Jurisdiction and Duties to Support
Governmental obligation to child
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§ 515. Governmental obligation to child. In case of the neglect or inability of the parents to provide for the support and education of the child, it shall be supported by the county, city or town chargeable therewith under the provisions of the social welfare 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)
- Official file
- https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/FCT515
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