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(a) If the court finds after a hearing that a relative, including a step-parent, should be held responsible under section four hundred fifteen for support, the court in its discretion may make an order requiring such person to contribute a fair and reasonable sum for the support of such person.
(b) For good cause shown, the court may at any time terminate or modify an order made under this section.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New York Consolidated Laws, Family Court Act - FCT § 445. Order of support by relative; duration - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ny/family-court-act/fct-sect-445/
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