Bill > A08298

This bill amends the New York Family Court Act to modify two key procedural aspects of family court cases involving support magistrate determinations and appeals. First, it updates the process for filing objections to support magistrate orders by allowing for electronic transmission of orders and specifying that service of objections and rebuttals must be done by a non-party over 18 years old. The bill extends the timeframe for judges to review objections from 15 to 35 days and clarifies the language around service requirements. Second, the bill modifies the time limits for filing appeals in family court cases, explicitly including electronic transmission as a method of order delivery and standardizing the appeal window to 30 days after in-court receipt, 35 days after mailing or electronic transmission, or 30 days after service by a party or child's attorney - whichever comes earliest. These changes aim to provide more clarity and flexibility in the legal process for family court proceedings, particularly around support and custody matters. The bill will take effect 120 days after becoming law, giving courts and legal professionals time to adapt to the new procedures.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8298