Family Court Act § 541 · Part 4. Orders
Order dismissing petition
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§ 541. Order dismissing petition. If the court finds the male party is not the father of the child, it shall dismiss the petition. If a neglect petition was filed in the paternity proceeding, the court retains jurisdiction over the neglect petition whether or not it dismisses the paternity petition.
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- https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/FCT541
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