Family Court Act § 524 · Part 2. Venue and Preliminary Procedure
Issuance of summons
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§ 524. Issuance of summons. (a) On receiving a petition sufficient in law commencing a paternity proceeding, the court shall cause a summons to be issued, requiring the respondent to show cause why the declaration of paternity, order of filiation, order of support and other and further relief prayed for by the petition should not be made.
(b) The summons shall contain or have attached thereto a notice stating: (i) that the respondent's failure to appear shall result in the default entry of an order of filiation by the court upon proof of respondent's actual notice of the commencement of the proceeding; and (ii) that a respondent's failure to appear may result in the suspension of his or her driving privileges; state professional, occupational and business licenses; and sporting licenses and permits.
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