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How to Start a Case in Family Court

In order to start a family court case you must file a petition. All the cases heard in family court are:

• Abuse or Neglect of Children

• Adoption

• Child Support

• Custody

• Guardianship / Standby Guardianship

• Juvenile Delinquency

• Order of Protection

• Paternity- Order of Filiation

• PINS

• Spousal Support

• Visitation

• Voluntary Placement of Child into Foster Care

When you go to New York family court, you are allowed to bring a lawyer. If you do not have money for a family court lawyer, you may be able to get the court to appoint one for free.

If you cannot attend your court date, you should bring a letter explaining why you cannot attend before the actual court date.

When the case is complete, the judge may issue an order making a decision. You must obey all court orders. And if you disagree with the judge's decision you may appeal. That is when you ask to have a higher court review your case.

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