N.Y. Family Court Act § 826: Service of summons

§ 826. Service of summons. (a) Unless the court issues a warrant

pursuant to section eight hundred twenty-seven of this part, service of

a summons and petition shall be made by delivery of a true copy thereof

to the person summoned at least twenty-four hours before the time stated

therein for appearance. If so requested by the respondent, the court

shall not proceed with the hearing or proceeding earlier than three days

after such service.

(b) If after reasonable effort, personal service is not made, the

court may at any stage in the proceedings make an order providing for

substituted service in the manner provided for substituted service in

civil process in courts of record.