N.Y. Family Court Act § 165: Procedure

§ 165. Procedure. (a) Where the method of procedure in any proceeding

in which the family court has jurisdiction is not prescribed by this

act, the procedure shall be in accord with rules adopted by the

administrative board of the judicial conference or, if none has been

adopted, with the provisions of the civil practice act to the extent

they are suitable to the proceeding involved. Upon the effective date of

the CPLR, where the method of procedure in any proceeding in which the

family court has jurisdiction is not prescribed, the provisions of the

civil practice law and rules shall apply to the extent that they are

appropriate to the proceedings involved.

(b) In any proceeding commenced pursuant to the provisions of the

social services law in which the family court has exercised

jurisdiction, the provisions of articles one, two and eleven of the

family court act shall apply to the extent that they do not conflict

with the specific provisions of the social services law.