{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "fca", "section": "411", "citation": "FCA § 411", "heading": "Jurisdiction", "text": ["§ 411. Jurisdiction. The family court has exclusive original jurisdiction over proceedings for support or maintenance under this article and in proceedings under article five-B of this act, known as the uniform interstate family support act.  On its own motion, the court may at any time in the proceedings also direct the filing of a neglect petition in accord with article ten of this act."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/FCT/411", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "Family Court has **exclusive original jurisdiction** over support/maintenance proceedings under this article and under **Article 5-B (UIFSA — Uniform Interstate Family Support Act)**. ★ On its **own motion**, the court may at any time also direct the filing of a **neglect petition under Article 10**.", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/fca/411", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}