New York A08271 amends the Family Court Act to ensure the right to counsel in certain family court proceedings.

New York A08271 amends the Family Court Act to ensure the right to counsel in certain family court proceedings. It mandates that in proceedings involving violations of child support orders and establishing paternity or parentage, parties have the right to counsel. The family court must appoint an attorney for minors if independent legal representation is not available. The bill also updates the summons to include notices about the consequences of failing to appear in court.

New York A08271 amends the Family Court Act to ensure the right to counsel in certain family court proceedings.

New York A08271 amends the Family Court Act to ensure the right to counsel in certain family court proceedings. It mandates that in proceedings involving violations of child support orders and establishing paternity or parentage, parties have the right to counsel. The family court must appoint an attorney for minors if independent legal representation is not available. The bill also updates the summons to include notices about the consequences of failing to appear in court.