Uccjea1 form 2026

The document is a petition form for custody and visitation under the Uniform Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) in the Family Court of New York. It outlines the necessary information required from the petitioner regarding their relationship to the child, jurisdictional claims, and any military service details. The form also includes sections for detailing previous custody arrangements, emergency jurisdiction requests, and any existing orders of protection. The petitioner seeks an order for custody or visitation rights concerning a specified child.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the UCCJEA-1 form in the editor.
Begin by filling in the 'Petitioner' section, specifying your relationship to the child and selecting whether you are seeking custody or visitation.
Provide your current address, ensuring to check if confidentiality is required under applicable laws.
Complete the 'Respondent' section by detailing their name, relationship to the child, and address.
List each child's name, address, and date of birth in the designated fields.
Indicate the grounds for jurisdiction by checking all applicable boxes regarding home state and significant connections.
If applicable, provide details about any previous custody orders or proceedings that may affect this action.
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