General form 40 court 2026

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The document is a petition form for modifying an existing custody or visitation order under Article 6 of the Family Court Act in New York. It outlines the necessary information about the petitioners, respondents, and children involved, as well as details regarding the current custody arrangement and any changes in circumstances that warrant modification. The form requires verification by a notary public.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the general form 40 court in the editor.
Begin by filling in the petitioner information. Enter the first, middle initial, and last names for both petitioners. Ensure all fields are completed accurately.
Next, provide details about the respondents. Fill in their names and any relevant information as required by the form.
For each child involved, input their name, date of birth, sex, and address. If confidentiality is needed, indicate this clearly as instructed.
Complete sections regarding military service status if applicable. This includes checking yes or no for activation or deployment.
Detail the current custody/visitation order by providing court names, dates, and terms of the existing order.
Finally, review all entries for accuracy before signing and submitting your petition through our platform.

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