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N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 541

Order dismissing petition

2014-09-22

§ 541. Order dismissing petition. If the court finds the male party is\nnot the father of the child, it shall dismiss the petition. If a neglect\npetition was filed in the paternity proceeding, the court retains\njurisdiction over the neglect petition whether or not it dismisses the\npaternity petition.\n

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