{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "fca", "section": "154-A", "citation": "FCA § 154-A", "heading": "Service of petition", "text": ["§ 154-a. Service of petition. In every proceeding in family court, a copy of the petition filed therein shall be served upon the respondent at the time of service of process or, if that is not practicable, at the first court appearance by respondent."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/FCT/154-A", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "In every Family Court proceeding, a **copy of the petition** is served with process, or if not practicable, at the respondent's **first court appearance**.", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/fca/154-a", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}