N.Y. Family Court Act § 426: Issuance of summons

§ 426. Issuance of summons. (a) 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 show cause why the order of support

and other and further relief prayed for by the petition should not be

made.

(b) The summons shall contain or have attached thereto a notice

stating: (i) that a respondent's failure to appear shall result in entry

of an order of default; (ii) that the respondent must provide the court

with proof of his or her income and assets; (iii) that a temporary or

permanent order of support will be made on the return date of the

summons; and (iv) that a respondent's failure to appear may result in

the suspension of his or her driving privileges; state professional,

occupational and business licenses; and recreational licenses and

permits.