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Official Forms for Use in Family Court Proceedings

These are the links to official forms for use in Family Court proceedings. http://www.courts.state.ny.us/forms/familycourt/index.shtml.
 
 
Family Court Act 214 provides:
The state administrator shall promulgate a uniform, statewide petition for adoption and may prescribe such other forms as may be proper for the efficient and just administration of this act, including forms for petitions, summons, warrants, subpoenas, undertakings, and orders authorized by this act.
 
22 NYCRR 205.7 provides, in part:
 
Papers filed in court; docket number; prefix; forms
(a) The forms set forth in Chapter IV of Subtitle D of this Title, designated “Forms of the Family Court of the State of New York” and “Adoption Forms of the Family Court and Surrogate's Court of the State of New York,” respectively, shall be the official forms of the court and shall, in substantially the same form as set forth, be uniformly used throughout the State. Examples of these forms shall be available at the clerk's office of any Family Court.
 
General Forms
http://ww2.nycourts.gov/forms/familycourt/general.shtml

Adoption Forms
http://ww2.nycourts.gov/forms/familycourt/adoption.shtml
 
Child Protective Forms

Form Number
Title
PDF
DOC
WPD
10-1
Order (Directing Temporary Removal Of Child Before Petition Filed)



10-1a
Notice (Temporary Removal Of Child And Right To Hearing)



10-1b
Order For Diligent Search And Investigation


 
10-1c
Application For Temporary Removal Of Child (before Petition Filed)



10-2
Order (Directing Temporary Removal Of Child After Petition Filed)



10-2a
Order For Services



10-2-b
Order Terminating Remand



10-3
Order Directing Medical Examination



10-4
Application For Return Of Child Temporarily Removed From Home

 

10-5
Order On Application For Return Of Child Temporarily Removed From Home



10-6
Petition (Child Neglect)



10-7
Petition (Child Abuse)



10-7a
Child Abuse Summons



10-7b
Warrant of Arrest (Child Abuse)



10-7c
Child Neglect Summons



10-7d
Order (Notice to Non-Respondent Parents)



10-7e
Notice to Relatives and Suitable Persons of Pending Child Protective Proceeding



10-8
Order Of Adjournment In Contemplation Of Dismissal



10-8a
Application To Restore To Calendar (Adjournment In Contemplation Of Dismissal)



10-9
Determination Upon Fact-finding Hearing



10-10
Order Of Fact-finding, Disposition And Permanency Hearing



10-11a
Notice Of Motion To Terminate Placement

 

10-11b
Affidavit In Support Of Motion To Terminate Placement

 

10-12
Order On Motion To Terminate Placement



10-13
Notice of Motion (Violation of Order of Disposition) 



10-13a
Child Protective-Affidavit in Support of Motion for an Order ofViolation of Order of Disposition

 

10-14
Order (Violation Of Order Of Disposition)



10-15
Petition For Release Of Responsibility Under Order Of Placement

 

10-16
Order Releasing Agency And Changing Placement



10-19
Order of Transfer To Criminal Court or Referral to District Attorney



10-27
Petition for Extension of Supervision of Respondent and/or Release of Child



10-28
Order on Petition to Extend Supervision of Respondent and/or Release of Child



10-29
Child Protective-Order on Application for Access to Child(ren) and/or Home–Before Petition Filed



10-29a
Child Protective-Application for Order for Access to Child(ren) and/or Home-Before Petition Filed

 

10-29b
Child Protective-Report After Court Order - Order for Pre-petition Access to Child(ren) and/or Home

 

10-29
off hours

Child Protective–Order on Application for Access to Child(ren) and/or Home–Before Petition Filed (plus Off-hours Protocol)

 
 
 http://ww2.nycourts.gov/forms/familycourt/childprotective.shtml
 
 
Child Support Forms

Form Number
Title
PDF
DOC
WPD
4-1
Petition (For an Order Upon Support Agreement)



4-1a
Summons



4-1b
Summons (Non-Resident)



4-2
Order Upon Support Agreement



4-3
Petition (Individual)


 
4-3a
Petition (Commissioner)



4-3b
Addendum to Support Petition– Request for Child Support (IV-D) Services



4-4
Remand Commitment (Undertaking)



4-5+5-1-d
Personal Information Form for Child Support and Paternity Proceedings


 
4-5a
Undertaking for Support - Cash Deposit



4-6
Temporary Order of Support & Referral to Support Magistrate



4-6a
Referral to Support Magistrate & Temporary Order of Support



4-7
Order of Support



4-7a
Order After Filing of Objections



4-7b
Objection to Support Order



4-7c
Rebuttal to Objection to Support Order



4-8
Application for Income Execution for Support Enforcement (Clerk of Court)



4-8b
Petition (To Correct Income Execution for Support Execution for Support Enforcement)



4-8c
Petition (Order to Correct Income Execution for Support Enforcement)



4-9
LDSS-5037: Income Withholding Order (Non-IV-D cases)

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4-9a
LDSS-5038: Income Withholding Order (Spousal support only)

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4-9b
LDSS-5039: Income Withholding for Support: General Information and Instructions

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-
4-10
Qualified Medical Child Support Order



4-11
Petition for Modification of Order of Another Court / Family Court (Support)



DIY Form
(Do-It-Yourself)
4-11a
Order Modifying Order Made By Another Court / Family Court (Support)



4-11v
Verification for Custody/Visitation Modification Petition

 

4-12
Petition (Violation of Support Order)



DIY Form
(Do-It-Yourself)
4-12a-1
Summons (Violation of Support Order)



4-12a-2
Summons (Violation of Support Order) (Non-Resident)



4-12b
Order of Disposition (Violation of Support Order)



4-12c
Order (Support Magistrate Determination FCA Section 156)



4-13
Petition for Enforcement of Order Made By Another Court (Support)



DIY Form
(Do-It-Yourself)
4-13a
Order Enforcing Order Made By Another Court (Support)



4-13v
Verification for Custody/Visitation Modification Petition

 

4-14
Order (Entry Money Judgment)



4-15
Petition for Relief From Support Payments And Commitment



4-15a
Order (Relief from Support Payments and Commitment)

 

4-16
Notice of Motion To Quash, Fix or Modify Conditions of A Child Support Subpoena



4-17
Financial Disclosure Affidavit



4-17a
Financial Disclosure Affidavit (Short Form)



4-18
Petition for Support After Acknowledgment of Parentage (Individual)


 
4-18a
Petition for Support After Acknowledgment of Parentage (Commissioner)


 
4-19
Objection to Proposed Adjusted Order



4-19a
Order Determining Objection to Proposed Adjustment



4-19b
Order Determining Objection to Adjusted Order (Cost of Living Adjustment)



4-20
Motion to Vacate Adjusted Order of Support



4-20a
Affidavit in Support of Motion to Vacate Adjusted Order of Support



4-21
Enforcement of Arrears - Order to Licensing Entity



4-21a
Order to Licensing Entity to Terminate Suspension

 

4-22
Objection to Support Collection Unit Denial of Challenge to Driver's License Suspension



4-22a
Enforcement of Arrearages - Determination of Objections



4-23
Qualified Domestic Relations Order



4-24
5-16
UIFSA-10

Electronic Testimony Application



Form 4-24a
5-16a
UIFSA-10a

Support, Paternity, UIFSA--Order on Electronic Testimony Application



4-25a
Child Support -- Motion to Vacate for Lack of Service



4-25b
Child Support -- Affidavit in Support of Motion to Vacate for Lack of Service



4-26
Child Support –Order on Motion to Vacate for Lack of Service



4-SM-1
Stipulation for Child Support



4-SM-2
Information Concerning Filing of Objections And Rebuttal in A Proceeding Before A Support Magistrate



4-SM-3
Findings of Fact



For interstate child support and paternity forms, see Uniform Interstate family Support Act (UIFSA)
 
http://ww2.nycourts.gov/forms/familycourt/childsupport.shtml
Custody & Visitation Forms

Form Number
Title
PDF
DOC
WPD
GF-17
Petition for (Custody) (Visitation)



GF-17a
Notice of Motion-Sibling Placement or Contact



GF-17b
Affidavit of Child in Support of Motion for an Order for Sibling Placement or Contact



GF-17c 
Affidavit of Attorney for Child in Support of Motion for an Order for Sibling Placement or Contact)



GF-18
Order Directing (Custody) (Visitation)



GF-18a
Order On Motion for Sibling Placement or Contact



GF-22
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus



GF-23
Writ of Habeas Corpus



GF-32
Addendum to Order – Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law -- Indian Child Welfare Act)



GF-40
Petition For Modification Of Order Of Custody Visitation



DIY Form
(Do-It-Yourself)
GF-40a
Order On Petition For Modification Of Order Of Custody visitation



GF-41
Petition For Enforcement Of Order Of Custody Visitation



DIY Form
(Do-It-Yourself)
GF-41a
Order On Petition For Enforcement Of Order Of Custody visitation



GF-42
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status Order



For Interstate Custody & Visitation forms, see
Uniform Child Custody & Jurisdiction Act (UCCJEA) forms.

 
http://ww2.nycourts.gov/forms/familycourt/custodyvisitation.shtml
Destitute Child Forms

Form Number
Title
PDF
DOC
WPD
10-C-1
Destitute Child Petition



10-C-2
Destitute Child – Preliminary Order



10-C-3
Destitute Child – Order for Services



10-C-4
Destitute Child – Order of Fact-finding and Disposition



 
http://ww2.nycourts.gov/forms/familycourt/destitutechild.shtml
Domestic Violence Forms

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Form Number
Title
PDF
DOC
WPD
GF-5
Temporary Order of Protection (Family Court)


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GF-5a
Order of Protection (Family Court)


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GF-5b
Affidavit in Support of Issuance of Family Court Temporary Order of Protection (Individual Complainant/Petitioner)



GF-5c
CRIM-4

Affidavit in Support of Issuance of  Family Court Temporary Order of Protection (Peace or Police Officer, Agency or Designated Person)



GF-5d
SC-3
CRIM-5

Affidavit in Support of Modification Of Family Court Temporary Order of Protection or Order of  Protection



GF-5e
Affidavit In Support Of Entry Of Out-of-State Order Of Protection Or Temporary Order Of Protection Onto Statewide Registry Of Orders Of Protection



GF-6
Temporary Order of Protection (Person in Need of Supervision or Juvenile Delinquency)


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GF-6a
Order of Protection (Person in Need of Supervision or or Juvenile Delinquency)


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GF-9
Order (Violation of Order of Protection with/witout Commitment)



GF-11
Order of Commitment



8-1
Information for Victims of Domestic Violence


 
8-1
Informacion Para Las Victimas De Violencia Domestica
(above 8-1 form in Spanish)


 
 
8-1
الأسري
(above 8-1 form in Arabic)


 
 
8-1
পারিবারিক সহিংসতার আক্রান্তদের জন্য তথ্য
(above 8-1 form in Bengali)

 
 
8-1
ENFÒMASYON POU MOUN KI VIKTIM VIOLANS DOMESTIK
(above 8-1 form in Haitian Creole)


 
 
8-1
가정폭력피해자에 관한 정보
(above 8-1 form in Korean)

 
 
8-1
ИНФОРМАЦИЯ ДЛЯ ЖЕРТВ БЫТОВОГО НАСИЛИЯ
(above 8-1 form in Russian)


 
 
8-1
家庭暴力(家暴)受害者需知
(above 8-1 form in Simplified Chinese)

 
 
8-1
家庭暴力(家暴)受害者需知
(above 8-1 form in Traditional Chinese)

 
 
8-2
Petition (Family Offense)



8-3
Notice to the District Attorney 

 
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8-4
Order of Transfer For Criminal Prosecution



8-5
Order of Disposition



8-6
Order - Firearms Licenses And Surrenders Notice to Law Enforcement Agency



8-6A
Firearms Search and Seizure Order


 
8-7
Family Offense - Order of Dismissal



 
Form Number
Title
PDF
DOC
WPD
SC-1
Temporary Order of Protection (Supreme Court)


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SC-2
Order of Protection (Supreme Court)


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CRIM-1
Order of Protection/Family Offense (Criminal Courts)


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CRIM-2
Order of Protection/Non-Family Offense (Criminal Courts)


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Family Protection Registry Center Information Sheet

 

 
Family Protection Registry Center Addendum to Information Sheet

 

 
Application for an Order to Terminate or Sever Lease (Criminal)


 
 
Order to Terminate or Sever Lease (Criminal)


 
 
http://ww2.nycourts.gov/forms/familycourt/domesticviolence.shtml
 
Family Offense Forms

Form Number
Title
PDF
DOC
WPD
8-1
Information for Victims of Domestic Violence



8-1
Informacion Para Las Victimas De Violencia Domestica (above form in Spanish)

 

8-1
ENFÒMASYON POU MOUN KI VIKTIM VIOLANS DOMESTIK (above form in Haitian Creole)

 
 
8-1
(above form in Bengali)

 
 
B-1
家庭暴力(家暴)受害者需知 (above form in Traditional Chinese)

 
 
B-1
家庭暴力(家暴)受害者需知 (above form in Simplified Chinese)

 
 
B-1
가정폭력피해자에 관한 정보 (above form in Korean)

 
 
B-1
ИНФОРМАЦИЯ ДЛЯ ЖЕРТВ БЫТОВОГО НАСИЛИЯ (above form in Russian)

 
 
8-2
Petition (Family Offense)



8-3
Notice to the District Attorney 

 
 
8-4
Order of Transfer For Criminal Prosecution



8-5
Order of Disposition



8-6
Order - Firearms Licenses And Surrenders Notice to Law Enforcement Agency



8-7
Family Offense - Order of Dismissal



 
http://ww2.nycourts.gov/forms/familycourt/familyoffence.shtml
 
Foster Care Placement Forms

Form Number
Title
PDF
DOC
WPD
358-a-1
Petition For Approval Of An Instrument



358-a-2
Order Directing Or Dispensing With Service Of Notice



358-a-4
Temporary Order Approving Placement Instrument



358-a-5
Order Of Disposition - Petition For Approval Of An Instrument



358-a-6
Petition for Pre-placement Approval of Standby Placement Instrument

 

358-a-7
Order of Disposition - Petition for Pre-placement Approval of Standby Placement Instrument



 
http://ww2.nycourts.gov/forms/familycourt/fostercareplacement.shtml
 
Guardianship; Termination of Parental Rights Forms

Form Number
Title
PDF
DOC
WPD
6-1
Petition for Appointment As Guardian of a Person Or Permanent Guardian



6-1-a
Petition by Person Over 14 for Appointment Of Guardian of a Person Or Permanent Guardian



6-1-b
Petition by Person on Behalf of Person Under 21 for Appointment Of Guardian of a Person Or Permanent Guardian



6-1-c
Petition for Appointment of Kinship Guardian [Subsidized Kinship Guardian Program] and/or Permanent Guardian



6-2
Oath and Designation for Service of Process



6-3
Consent of Person Over 18 and Preference of Person Over 14 Regarding Appointment of Guardian



6-4
Waiver of Process, Renunciation Or Consent to (Letters of Guardianship) (Standby Guardianship)



6-5
Order Appointing Guardian of the Person or Permanent Guardian



6-5-a
Order Appointing Kinship Guardian [Subsidized Kinship Guardian Program] and/or Permanent Guardian



6-6
Letters of Guardianship of the Person of A Minor

 
 
6-7
Certificate of Guardian of Person of A Minor

 
 
6-8
Petition (Appointment of Standby Guardian of the Person)



6-9
Order Appointing A Standby Guardian of the Person



6-10
Determination of Incapacity

 
 
6-11
Consent of Petitioner



TPR-1
Petition (Permanent Neglect)



TPR-1a
Summons

 

TPR-1b
Affidavit of Caseworker Regarding Persons Entitled to Notice of Proceeding to Terminate Parental Rights of Child in Foster Care



TPR-2
Order Of Disposition (Permanent Neglect)



TPR-2a
Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Order of Disposition- Suspended Judgment - Permanent Neglect



TPR-3
Order Dismissing Petition



TPR-4
Petition (Parents Deceased)



TPR-5
Order Of Disposition (Parents Deceased)



TPR-6
Petition (Abandonment)



TPR-7
Order Of Disposition (Abandonment)



TPR-8
Petition (Mental Illness or Intellectual Disability of Parents)



TPR-9
Order of Disposition (Mental Illness or Intellectual Disability of Parents)



TPR-10
Petition (Severely Or Repeatedly Abused Child)



TPR-11
Order Of Disposition (Severely Or Repeatedly Abused Child)



TPR-12
Affirmation Regarding Venue–Termination of Parental Rights



TPR-13
Termination of Parental Rights--Determination of Family Court Judge Regarding Venue



TPR-14
Termination of Parental Rights Order Regarding Venue



TPR-15
Petition to Restore Parental Rights



TPR-16
Order on Petition to Restore Parental Rights



 
http://ww2.nycourts.gov/forms/familycourt/guardianship.shtml
 
Juvenile Delinquency Forms

Form Number
Title
PDF
DOC
WPD
GF-6
Temporary Order of Protection



GF-6a
Order of Protection



3-1
Order on Motion for Change of Venue



3-2
Order for Change of Venue (Post-Fact Finding Hearing)



3-4
Application - Pre-Petition Detention



3-5
Order Directing Release of Respondent From Detention


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3-6
Order Directing Detention of Child (Pre-Petition)


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3-7
Juvenile Delinquency Petition


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3-9
Order of Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal



3-11
Order Directing Detention of Respondent (Post-Petition)


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3-11-a
Order Directing Release of Respondent With Conditions


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3-12
Order of Referral to the Probation Service (Post-Petition)



3-13
Order of Dismissal After Adjustment



3-14
Order Directing Examination to Determine Capacity



3-15
Notice of Hearing



3-16
Order Extending Time for Examination to Determine Capacity



3-17
Examination Report to Determine Capacity



3-18
Order in Proceeding to Determine Capacity And Notice of Hearing



3-19
Order Regarding Incapacitated Person (After Probable Cause Hearing)



3-21
Order (Extension of Period of Commitment for Lack of Capacity)



3-22
Petition for Dismissal for Continuing Lack of Capacity



3-23
Order Dismissing Petition for Lack of Capacity



3-24
Petition for Modification of Order of Commitment



3-25
Order (Modifying Order of Commitment for Lack of Capacity)



3-26
Petition to Determine Capacity After Prior Commitment



3-27
Order Determining Capacity Prior to Commitment



3-28
Order Upon Fact Finding Hearing



3-29
Order of Disposition


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3-30
Order of Disposition (After Order of Removal with Finding)


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3-31
Order of Disposition (Designated Felony; No Restrictive Placement)


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3-32
Order of Disposition (Designated Felony - After Order of Removal with Finding; No Restrictive Placement)


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3-33
Order of Disposition (Designated Felony; Restrictive Placement)



3-34
Order of Disposition (Designated Felony - After Order of Removal with Finding - Restrictive Placement)


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3-37
Notice of Disposition or Termination of Proceeding



3-38
Petition (Extention of Placement and Permanency Hearing)



3-39
Order on Petition for Extention of Placement And Permanency Hearing



3-40
Petition for Violation of Order of Probation or Conditional Discharge



3-41
Order (Violation of Order of Probation or Conditional)



3-44
Order on Motion



3-45
Order of Dismissal



3-46
Order for HIV Related Testing



3-47
Notice of Placement



3-48
Close to Home - Order on Petition to Modify Placement



3-49
Close to Home - Order on Petition to Transfer Placement to NYS OCFS



 
http://ww2.nycourts.gov/forms/familycourt/juveniledelinquency.shtml
 
Miscellaneous; Marriage Forms

Form Number
Title
PDF
DOC
WPD
Misc. Form 1
Petition for Consent to Marry



Misc. Form 2
Order - Consent to Marry



Misc. Form 3
Notice to 17-year Olds Who Want to Get Married



 
 
http://ww2.nycourts.gov/forms/familycourt/miscellaneous.shtml
 
Child-Parent Security Act

Parentage Proceedings Under the Child-Parent Security Act: A Summary, (effective 2.15.2021)
 
Form Number
Title
PDF
DOC
5-C-1
Petition (Surrogacy Agreement)


5-C-2
Order (Surrogacy Agreement)


5-C-3
Petition (Assisted Reproduction)


5-C-4
Order (Assisted Reproduction)


5-C-5
Summons (Surrogacy Agreement or Assisted Reproduction)


 
http://ww2.nycourts.gov/forms/familycourt/parentage.shtml
 
Paternity Forms

Form Number
Title
PDF
DOC
WPD
5-1
Paternity Petition (Parent)


 
DIY Form
(Do-It-Yourself)
4-5+5-1-d
Personal Information Form for Child Support and Paternity Proceedings


 
5-1-a
Summons



5-1-b
Summons



5-1-c
Summons



5-2
Paternity Petition (Person other than parent; Representative of Society)


 
5-3
Paternity Petition (Commissioner)


 
5-4
Notice of Motion to Challenge Genetic Marker or Dna Testing Directive



5-4a
Order on Motion to Challenge Genetic Marker or Dna Testing Directive



5-5
Order on Petition to Vacate Acknowledgment of Parentage


 
5-6
Order for Blood Genetic Marker Test



5-6a
Temporary Order of Support on Default (Paternity)



5-7
Order of Filiation (Family Court Act Section 542)



5-7a
Order of Filiation (Family Court Act Section 564)



5-9
Remand Commitment (Undertaking)

 
 
5-15
Petition to Vacate Acknowledgment of Parentage


 
4-24
5-16
UIFSA-10

Electronic Testimony Application



5-17a
Paternity-Motion to Vacate for Lack of Service



5-17b
Paternity-Affidavit in Support of Motion to Vacate Judgment for Lack of Service



5-18
Paternity–Order on Motion to Vacate for Lack of Service



For interstate child support and paternity forms, see Uniform Interstate family Support Act (UIFSA)
 
http://ww2.nycourts.gov/forms/familycourt/paternity.shtml
 
Permanency Hearings; Foster Care Reentry Forms

Form Number
Title
PDF
DOC
WPD
PH-1
Permanency Report (Individual Child)

*
PH-2
Permanency Report (Multiple Children)

 
*
PH-3
Permanency Report (Child Freed For Adoption)

 
*
PH-4
Notice Of Permanency Hearing



PH-4a
Statement To Court Of Permanency Hearing Reports And/or Notices Sent

 
*
PH-4b
Statement To Court Of Permanency Hearing Reports And/or Notices Sent



PH-4c
Statement To Court Of Permanency Hearing Reports And/or Notices Sent



PH-5
Permanency Order



PH-6
Permanency Order (Child Freed For Adoption)



PH-7
Order to Show Cause (Reentry into Foster Care)



PH-7a
Notice of Motion (Reentry into Foster Care)



PH-7b
Affidavit by Youth in Support of Motion to Reenter Foster Care



PH-7c
 Affidavit by Agency in Support of Order to Show Cause (Reentry into Foster Care)



PH-8
Order on Motion to Reenter Foster Care



 
http://ww2.nycourts.gov/forms/familycourt/permanencyhearing.shtml
 
Person in Need of Supervision Forms (PINS)

Many of the DOC version forms listed here require the latest version of Microsoft Word.

 
Form Number
Title
PDF
DOC
WPD
7-1
Recognizance to Produce Child

 

7-1a
Warrant



7-2
Order Directing Release of Child From Detention



7-3
Order Directing Detention Of Child (Post-petition)



7-4
Petition (Persons In Need Of Supervision)



7-5
Determination Upon Fact Finding



7-6
Order of Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal



7-7
Application to Restore to Calendar

 
 
7-8
Order Of Fact-finding And Disposition



7-9
Petition for Termination of Placement

 

7-10
Order on Petition to Terminate Placement



7-11
Petition for Discontinuance of Treatment

 

7-12
Order (Discontinuation of Treatment)



7-13
Petition (Transfer for Incorrigibility)

 
 
7-14
Order (Transfer for Incorrigibility)



7-15
Petition for Violation of Order Of DispositioN (Probation or Suspended Judgement)

 

7-16
Order on Violation of Order of Disposition (Probation or Suspended Judgement)



7-17
Order on Violation of Order of Placement Disposition



7-18
Petition (Extension Of Placement And Permanency Hearing)



7-19
Extension Of Placement And Permanency Hearing Order



7-20
Notice of Right of Respondent To Appeal



7-21
Order of Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal



 
http://ww2.nycourts.gov/forms/familycourt/personsupervision.shtml
 
Surrender Forms

Form Number
Title
PDF
DOC
WPD
SURR-1
Notice of Proceeding for Approval of Judicial or Extra-Judicial Surrender Instrument

 

SURR-1a
Affidavit of Caseworker Regarding Persons Entitled To Notice of Surrender of Child in Foster Care


 
SURR-2
Order Directing Service in Proceeding for Approval of Judicial or Extra-Judicial Surrender Instrument



SURR-3
Petition for Approval of Extra-judicial Surrender Instrument


 
SURR-4
Affidavit of Authorized Agency Employee Witness to Execution of Extra-Judicial Surrender Instrument of Child in Foster Care

 

SURR-4-a
Affidavit of Independant Witness to Execution of Extra-Judicial Surrender Instrument of Child in Foster Care

 

SURR-5
Affidavit of Authorized Agency Employee Responsible for Arranging Supportive Counseling - Extra-Judicial Surrender of Child in Foster Care

 

SURR-5-a
Affidavit of Provider of Supportive Counseling - Extra-Judicial Surrender of Child in Foster Care

 

SURR-6
Order Approving Or Disapproving Extra-judicial Surrender Instrument



SURR-7
Petition For Review Of Failure Of Material Condition In Conditional Surrender And Violation Of Post-adoption Contact Agreement (Prior To Adoption Finalization)



SURR-8
Order Determining Petition For Review Of Failure Of Material Condition In Conditional Surrender And Violation Of Post-adoption Contact Agreement (Prior To Adoption Finalization)



 
http://ww2.nycourts.gov/forms/familycourt/surrender.shtml
 
Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction And Enforcement Act Forms (UCCJEA)

Form Number
Title
PDF
DOC
WPD
UCCJEA-1
Petition For Custody Or Visitation - UCCJEA


 
UCCJEA-2
Order On Petition For Custody Or Visitation - UCCJEA



UCCJEA-3
Affidavit

 

UCCJEA-4
Notice of Hearing for Custody, Visitation, Modification of Order or Enforcement of Order

 

UCCJEA-4a
Order to Show Cause



UCCJEA-5
Order for Service of Notice of Proceeding



UCCJEA-6
Warrant to Arrest Party And Take Phisical Custody of Child

 

UCCJEA-7
Electronic Testimony Application, Waiver of Personal Appearance



UCCJEA-7a
Order on Electronic Testimony Application



UCCJEA-8
Request for Assistance or Records

 

UCCJEA-9
Petition To Modify Custody Or Visitation - UCCJEA



UCCJEA-10
Order On Petition To Modify Order Of Custody Or Visitation - UCCJEA



UCCJEA-11
Petition To Enforce Custody Or Visitation - UCCJEA



UCCJEA-12
Order to Appear on Petition to Enforce Custody or Visitation Order



UCCJEA-13
Order On Petition To Enforce Custody Or Visitation Order - UCCJEA



UCCJEA-14
Affidavit Application for Registration of an Out-of-State Custody or Visitation Order

 

UCCJEA-15
Notice of Request for Registration of an Out-of-State Custody or Visitation Order



UCCJEA-16
Objection to the Registration Of an Out-of-State Custody or Visitation Order

 

UCCJEA-17
Notice of Hearing on Objection To the Registration of an Out-of-State Custody or Visitation Order

 

UCCJEA-18
Order Determining Request for Registration of an Out-of-State Custody or Visitation Order



UCCJEA-19
Certification of Registration of an Out-of-State Custody or Visitation Order

 

 
http://ww2.nycourts.gov/forms/familycourt/uccjea.shtml
 
Uniform Interstate Family Support Act Forms (UIFSA)

Fo
Personal Information Form for UIFSA § 311

 
 
 
http://ww2.nycourts.gov/forms/familycourt/uifsa.shtml
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