Support, paternity and child protection

N.Y. Family Court Act § 817, under Jurisdiction.

N.Y. Family Court Act § 817

§ 817. Support, paternity and child protection. On its own motion and at any time in proceedings under this article, the court may direct the filing of a child protective petition under article ten of this chapter, a support petition under article four, or a paternity petition under article five of this act and consolidate the proceedings.