Statute · New York Family Court Act
N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 154-a — Service of petition
N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 154-a
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- New York Family Court Act
- Jurisdiction
- New York
- Current through
- Nov 5, 2026 (NY Senate Open Legislation)
§ 154-a. Service of petition. In every proceeding in family court, a copy of the petition filed therein shall be served upon the respondent at the time of service of process or, if that is not practicable, at the first court appearance by respondent.
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N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 154-a — Service of petition is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
§ 154-a. Service of petition. In every proceeding in family court, a copy of the petition filed therein shall be served upon the respondent at the time of service of process or, if that is not practicable, at the first court appearance by respondent.