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N.Y. Family Court Act § 437-a: Referral to work programs

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  1. Family Court Act
  2. Article 4. Support Proceedings
  3. Part 3. Hearing

§ 437-a. Referral to work programs. In any proceeding to establish,

decrease or enforce an order of support, if the support obligor is

unemployed, the court may require the support obligor to seek

employment, or to participate in job training, employment counseling or

other programs designed to lead to employment provided such programs are

available. The court shall not require the support obligor to seek

employment or to participate in job training, employment counseling, or

other programs designed to lead to employment under this section if the

support obligor is in receipt of supplemental security income or social

security disability benefits.

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