N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 616
Current through 2024 NY Law Chapter 457
On the filing of a petition under this part, the court may cause a copy of the petition and a summons to be issued, requiring the parent to show cause why the court should not enter an order committing the guardianship and custody of the child to the petitioner for the reason that the child is permanently neglected.
N.Y. Family Court Law § 616