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N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 445

N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 445 - Order of support by relative; duration (2026)

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**N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 445. Order of Support by Relative; Duration.** § 445. Order of support by relative; duration. (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.