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N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 561

N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 561 - Proceedings to compel support by mother (2026)

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**N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 561. Proceedings to compel support by mother.** § 561. Proceedings to compel support by mother. Proceedings may be initiated under article four of this act to compel a mother who fails to support her child to do so in accord with the provisions of article four of this act.

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