Statute · New York Family Court Act
N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 541 — Order dismissing petition
N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 541
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- New York Family Court Act
- Jurisdiction
- New York
- Current through
- Nov 4, 2026 (NY Senate Open Legislation)
§ 541. Order dismissing petition. If the court finds the male party is not the father of the child, it shall dismiss the petition. If a neglect petition was filed in the paternity proceeding, the court retains jurisdiction over the neglect petition whether or not it dismisses the paternity petition.
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N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 541 — Order dismissing petition is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
§ 541. Order dismissing petition. If the court finds the male party is not the father of the child, it shall dismiss the petition. If a neglect petition was filed in the paternity proceeding, the court retains jurisdiction over the neglect petition whether or not it dismisses the paternity petition.