Family Court Act § 581-701 · Part 7. Miscellaneous Provisions
Remedial
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§ 581-701. Remedial. This legislation is hereby declared to be a remedial statute and is to be construed liberally to secure the beneficial interests and purposes thereof for the best interests of the child.
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- Law content up to date as of August 21, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
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- https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/FCT581-701
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