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.
Litigation expenses are often borne by the individuals involved. Unless a statute or contract specifies otherwise, each party pays their attorney's fees. The prevailing party may sometimes seek to recover legal fees as part of the judgment.
Filing Fees - NYC Civil; District Court, City Court ItemFee Filing of first paper (Non-Consumer Credit Transaction) $45 Notice of Trial $40 Demand for Jury Trial $70 Notice of Appeal $304 more rows