N.Y. Family Court Act § 465: Effect of denial of support in action for separation

§ 465. Effect of denial of support in action for separation. After

final adjudication of an action for separation in which the supreme

court denies support to a spouse, the family court may entertain a

petition and make an order for support of such spouse

(a) under section four hundred forty-two of this article if in the

opinion of the family court the circumstances of the parties have

changed, or

(b) under section four hundred forty-five of this article if it is

shown to the satisfaction of the family court that the petitioner is

likely to become in need of public assistance or care.