§ 112 Applicability

This rule simply states that the Family Court Act is the law across the entire state of New York. No matter which county you live in or where your case is filed, the same rules apply.

This matters because it means families get the same treatment and protections under the law, whether they're in a big city or a small rural county. You don't have to worry about different counties having different versions of family court rules. The process and your rights stay consistent everywhere in New York.