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N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 825

N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 825 - Issuance of summons (2026)

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**N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 825. Issuance of summons.** On the filing of a petition under this article, the court may cause a copy of the petition and a summons to be issued, requiring the respondent to appear at the court at a time and place to answer the petition.

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