§ 154-a. Service of petition. In every proceeding in family court, a\ncopy of the petition filed therein shall be served upon the respondent\nat the time of service of process or, if that is not practicable, at the\nfirst court appearance by respondent.\n
Service of petition
N.Y. Family Court Act § 154-A, under General Powers.
N.Y. Family Court Act § 154-A