New York Statutes

§ 541 — Order dismissing petition

New York § 541
JurisdictionNew York
Law FCTFamily Court Act
Part 4Orders
Art. 5Paternity Proceedings

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N.Y. Family Court Act § 541 (2026).

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§ 541. Order dismissing petition. If the court finds the male party is\nnot the father of the child, it shall dismiss the petition. If a neglect\npetition was filed in the paternity proceeding, the court retains\njurisdiction over the neglect petition whether or not it dismisses the\npaternity petition.\n

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