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An appeal as of right shall be taken by filing the original notice of appeal with the clerk of the family court in which the order was made and from which the appeal is taken.
A notice of appeal shall be served on any adverse party as provided for in subdivision one of section five thousand five hundred fifteen of the civil practice law and rules and upon the child's attorney, if any. The appellant shall file two copies of such notice, together with proof of service, with the clerk of the family court who shall forthwith transmit one copy of such notice to the clerk of the appropriate appellate division or as otherwise required by such appellate division.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New York Consolidated Laws, Family Court Act - FCT § 1115. Notices of appeal - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ny/family-court-act/fct-sect-1115/
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