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New YorkA 82982025-2026 Regular SessionHouse

Relates to the time-limit for appeals in all categories of family court cases

Sponsored By: Patrick J. Carroll (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

JUDICIARYRULES

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Family court appeal deadlines and protections

Beginning 120 days after becoming law, these appeal rules apply across all categories of New York Family Court cases. The appeal deadline is the earliest applicable date from three time limits. These are 30 days after service by a party or the child's lawyer; 30 days after receipt in court; or 35 days after the clerk mails or electronically sends the order. Orders that can be appealed must clearly state the appeal deadline. The court record must also show the date and method of service. When the court serves the order, the appeal clock does not start unless both requirements are met.

New rules for challenging support orders

The law takes effect 120 days after becoming law. It sets rules for challenging support magistrate orders, including in child support, paternity, and parentage cases. Final orders must include findings of fact. Either party has 30 days to file specific written objections after receiving the order in court or by personal service. If neither applies, the deadline is 35 days after mailing or electronic transmission. Objections and rebuttals must be served by someone over 18 who is not a party. The opposing party has 13 days after service to file a written rebuttal. Proof of service must accompany each filing. Within 35 days after objections are filed, a judge must send factual issues back, issue new findings and an order, or deny the objections. A new order can be issued with or without a new hearing. The support order stays in force during review, and the court cannot pause it. If a new order lowers payments, excess payments already made count toward future obligations. After objections and any rebuttal are reviewed, the final order can be appealed. Separate rules apply to willful violations involving commitment to jail.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Patrick J. Carroll

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 203 • No: 0

Senate vote • 6/10/2025

FLOOR Vote

Yes: 58 • No: 0

House vote • 5/27/2025

Assembly floor vote

Yes: 145 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. SIGNED CHAP.534

    11/21/2025House

  2. DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR

    11/17/2025House

  3. RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY

    6/10/2025Senate

  4. PASSED SENATE

    6/10/2025Senate

  5. 3RD READING CAL.1424

    6/10/2025Senate

  6. SUBSTITUTED FOR S8176

    6/10/2025Senate

  7. REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

    5/27/2025Senate

  8. DELIVERED TO SENATE

    5/27/2025House

  9. PASSED ASSEMBLY

    5/27/2025House

  10. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.277

    5/27/2025House

  11. RULES REPORT CAL.277

    5/27/2025House

  12. REPORTED

    5/27/2025House

  13. REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES

    5/20/2025House

  14. REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

    5/12/2025House

Bill Text

  • Original

    5/12/2025

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