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The family court has exclusive original jurisdiction over proceedings for support or maintenance under this article and in proceedings under article five-B of this act, known as the uniform interstate family support act. On its own motion, the court may at any time in the proceedings also direct the filing of a neglect petition in accord with article ten of this act.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New York Consolidated Laws, Family Court Act - FCT § 411. Jurisdiction - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ny/family-court-act/fct-sect-411/
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