§ 165. Procedure. (a) Where the method of procedure in any proceeding
in which the family court has jurisdiction is not prescribed by this
act, the procedure shall be in accord with rules adopted by the
administrative board of the judicial conference or, if none has been
adopted, with the provisions of the civil practice act to the extent
they are suitable to the proceeding involved. Upon the effective date of
the CPLR, where the method of procedure in any proceeding in which the
family court has jurisdiction is not prescribed, the provisions of the
civil practice law and rules shall apply to the extent that they are
appropriate to the proceedings involved.

(b) In any proceeding commenced pursuant to the provisions of the
social services law in which the family court has exercised
jurisdiction, the provisions of articles one, two and eleven of the
family court act shall apply to the extent that they do not conflict
with the specific provisions of the social services law.