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Take your time and read each question carefully. If you're unsure about any information consult aMoreTake your time and read each question carefully. If you're unsure about any information consult a legal professional or your local Child Support Agency. Once completed review your forms for accuracy.
Petitions MUST be signed in the presence of a Notary Public or a Family Court Clerk. Once your petition is completed and your signature notarized, you can either mail it to Family Court or submit it in person during our stated business hours. Paternity Petitions must be submitted with a copy of the Birth Certificate.
Although you do not need a lawyer to pursue a child support case, you should consider hiring one. A family lawyer specializes in family law and can help you navigate the process. In some cases, you may need to hire a private attorney.
Download the Child Support Application (Form LDSS-3433) from the New York State Child Support website. Complete the form, attach all required documents, and mail it to the appropriate Child Support Office. Regardless of the filing method chosen, accurately complete the Child Support Application (Form LDSS-3433).
A custodial parent may file a petition with their local child support agency. That petition will then be forwarded to the New York City Law Department office in the county where the non-custodial parent resides. This matter will then be litigated in the New York City Family Court located in the same borough.
To modify child custody, parents must prove that a change in circumstances has a substantial impact on their children's welfare and that the condition did not exist when the judge initially decided custody. A material change can take many forms—like a parent receiving a job offer in a different state, for instance.
A common example involves a situation in which the custodial parent experiences a profound life change that renders appropriately caring for children difficult if not impossible. A parent who develops a serious health condition or an addiction to mind-altering substances presents such an example.
In your letter, you must identify who you are, state specifically what your change in circumstance is, and definitively request a review of your case. You will send this letter to the CSE caseworker assigned to your case in the regional office that enforces your order. You can find that information on the CSE website.
To modify your parenting plan, you must prove a material change in circumstances. This could be due to living situations, employment, health, or safety concerns. It's important to work with an experienced child custody lawyer who can help you navigate the legal system and present a strong case.