Uccjea1 form 2025

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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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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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What are the requirements for the UCCJEA?

The UCCJEA requires parties to include the following information in pleadings: ● the childs current address; ● the places the child has lived during the past five years; ● the names and addresses of the persons with whom the child has lived; ● information about other pending or completed custody cases involving the

What is the biggest mistake in custody battle?

Section 201(c) of the UCCJEA states that personal jurisdiction over a particular person is not necessary in order to enter a child custody determination.

Whats the difference between Uccja and UCCJEA?

Originally drafted in 1997, The UCCJA was replaced by the UCCJEA to address issues of inconsistencies between the Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act (PKFA) and the UCCJA. The UCCJEA has been adopted by 49 states, including the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the US Islands, and Guam.

What does declaration UCCJEA mean?

(1) Petitioner and respondent must each complete, serve, and file a Declaration Under Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) (form FL-105/GC-120) if there are children of their relationship under the age of 18 years.

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