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N.Y. Family Court Act § 541: Order dismissing petition

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  1. Family Court Act
  2. Article 5. Paternity Proceedings
  3. Part 4. Orders

§ 541. Order dismissing petition. If the court finds the male party is

not the father of the child, it shall dismiss the petition. If a neglect

petition was filed in the paternity proceeding, the court retains

jurisdiction over the neglect petition whether or not it dismisses the

paternity petition.

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