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Family Court Act § 914 · Part 1. Purpose and Jurisdiction

No effect on marital status

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Text — Law content up to date as of August 21, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)

§ 914. No effect on marital status. The family court in a proceeding under this article may not issue any order affecting the marital status of the petitioner or of the petitioner's spouse or relieving either of any marital obligation.

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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/FCT914
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