N.Y. Family Court Act § 524: Issuance of summons

§ 524. Issuance of summons. (a) On receiving a petition sufficient in

law commencing a paternity proceeding, the court shall cause a summons

to be issued, requiring the respondent to show cause why the declaration

of paternity, order of filiation, 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 the respondent's failure to appear shall result in the

default entry of an order of filiation by the court upon proof of

respondent's actual notice of the commencement of the proceeding; and

(ii) 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 sporting licenses and permits.