§ 75-f. Priority. If a question of existence or exercise of jurisdiction under this article is raised in a child custody proceeding, the question, upon request of a party, child or child's attorney must be given priority on the calendar and handled expeditiously.

Terms Used In N.Y. Domestic Relations Law 75-F

  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.