{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "fca", "section": "441", "citation": "FCA § 441", "heading": "Order dismissing petition", "text": ["§ 441. Order dismissing petition. If the allegations of a petition under this article are not established by competent proof, the court shall dismiss the petition. If a neglect petition was filed in the support proceeding, the court retains jurisdiction over the neglect petition whether or not it dismisses the support petition."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/FCT/441", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "If the allegations aren't proven by competent proof, the court **dismisses** the petition — but keeps jurisdiction over any **neglect petition** filed in the support proceeding.", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/fca/441", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}