{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "fca", "section": "465", "citation": "FCA § 465", "heading": "Effect of denial of support in action for separation", "text": ["§ 465. Effect of denial of support in action for separation. After final adjudication of an action for separation in which the supreme court denies support to a spouse, the family court may entertain a petition and make an order for support of such spouse", "(a) under section four hundred forty-two of this article if in the opinion of the family court the circumstances of the parties have changed, or", "(b) under section four hundred forty-five of this article if it is shown to the satisfaction of the family court that the petitioner is likely to become in need of public assistance or care."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/FCT/465", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "After Supreme Court **denies** spousal support in a separation action, Family Court may still order support **(a)** under § 442 if circumstances **changed**, or **(b)** under § 445 if the petitioner is **likely to need public assistance**.", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/fca/465", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}