Due to COVID-19, the New York City Family Courts have temporary rules for filing petitions. LIFT created this page to help you find the information and forms you need on the court’s website.
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GENERAL LINKS
Family Court's Electronic Document Delivery Service (EDDS)
COVID-19 RESOURCES
CUSTODY & VISITATION
Instructions on how to file in a custody or visitation case
Order to Show Cause (GF-1)
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (GF-22)
Custody Petition (GF-17)
Modification of Custody Petition (GF-40)
GUARDIANSHIP
Guardianship Petition (6-1)
Order to Show Cause (GF-1)
CHILD SUPPORT
Instructions on how to request a child support modification
Child Support Modification Petition (4-11)
Do-It-Yourself Child Support Modification Petition
Order to Show Cause (GF-1)
New York City Office of Child Support Services
New York State Child Support Office
ORDER OF PROTECTION
Instructions on how to file an Order of Protection
Order of Protection Petition (8-2)
RECORDS
Instructions on how to request copies of records from the court
