N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 518

Current through 2024 NY Law Chapter 443

Section 518 - Effect of death, absence, or mental illness of mother

If, at any time before or after a petition is filed, the mother dies or becomes mentally ill or cannot be found within the state, neither the proceeding nor the right to commence the proceeding shall abate but may be commenced or continued by any of the persons authorized by this article to commence a paternity proceeding.

N.Y. Family Court Law § 518