Section 580-904. Effective date  


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  • This  article  takes  effect  on  the
      thirty-first day of December, nineteen hundred ninety-seven,  and  shall
      apply  to  actions,  proceedings,  and  accompanying documents filed and
      orders issued on or before  the  thirtieth  day  of  December,  nineteen
      hundred ninety-seven which substantially comply with the requirements of
      article  three-A  of  the  domestic relations law and shall apply to all
      actions or proceedings on or after such effective date.