{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "fca", "section": "463", "citation": "FCA § 463", "heading": "Effect of separation agreement on duty to support a spouse", "text": ["§ 463. Effect of separation agreement on duty to support a spouse. A separation agreement does not preclude the filing of a petition and the making of an order under section four hundred forty-five of this article for support of a spouse who is likely to become in need of public assistance or care."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/FCT/463", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "A separation agreement **does not block** a § 445 petition for a spouse **likely to become in need of public assistance or care**.", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/fca/463", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}