{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "fca", "section": "541", "citation": "FCA § 541", "heading": "Order dismissing petition", "text": ["§ 541. Order dismissing petition. If the court finds the male party is not the father of the child, it shall dismiss the petition. If a neglect petition was filed in the paternity proceeding, the court retains jurisdiction over the neglect petition whether or not it dismisses the paternity petition."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/FCT/541", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "If the court finds the male party is **not** the father, it **dismisses** the petition. If a **neglect petition** was filed, the court **keeps jurisdiction over the neglect petition** even if it dismisses the paternity petition. ★", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/fca/541", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}