Statute · New York Family Court Act
N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 518 — Effect of death, absence, or mental illness of mother
N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 518
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- New York Family Court Act
- Jurisdiction
- New York
- Current through
- Nov 4, 2026 (NY Senate Open Legislation)
§ 518. Effect of death, absence, or mental illness of mother. If, at any time before or after a petition is filed, the mother dies or becomes mentally ill or cannot be found within the state, neither the proceeding nor the right to commence the proceeding shall abate but may be commenced or…
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N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 518 — Effect of death, absence, or mental illness of mother is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
§ 518. Effect of death, absence, or mental illness of mother. If, at any time before or after a petition is filed, the mother dies or becomes mentally ill or cannot be found within the state, neither the proceeding nor the right to commence the proceeding shall abate but may be commenced or continued by any of the persons authorized by this article to commence a paternity proceeding.