{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "fca", "section": "421", "citation": "FCA § 421", "heading": "Venue", "text": ["§ 421. Venue. Proceedings to compel support under this article may be originated in the county in which one of the parties resides or is domiciled at the time of the filing of the petition. Upon application, the family court may change the place of trial of a proceeding in accordance with article five of the civil practice law and rules."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/FCT/421", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "File in the **county where one of the parties resides or is domiciled** when the petition is filed. Court may change venue under **CPLR Article 5**.", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/fca/421", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}