{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "fca", "section": "561", "citation": "FCA § 561", "heading": "Proceedings to compel support by mother", "text": ["§ 561. Proceedings to compel support by mother.  Proceedings may be initiated under article four of this act to compel a mother who fails to support her child to do so in accord with the provisions of article four of this act."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/FCT/561", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "Paternity cases usually chase a **father**, but a **mother** who fails to support her child can be made to pay too. That case is brought under **Article 4** (support proceedings) and runs by Article 4's rules.", "in_force_on": "2026-05-31", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/fca/561", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}