After six months, if the child continues to live in New York and no other custody petition is filed in another state, then that temporary emergency order could become a final order.
In New York, this type of substitute motion is called an "Order to Show Cause." An order to show cause can be heard anytime the court directs, even fewer than the usual eight days, and even as short as a few hours later, if the court is convinced there's a real emergency.
These are some mistakes you're going to want to be mindful to avoid. TALKING BADLY ABOUT THE OTHER PARENT TO THE CHILD. FAILING TO TAKE ON CHALLENGING TASKS. NOT COMMUNICATING WITH THE OTHER PARENT. TRYING TO MAKE YOUR CHILDREN FEEL SORRY FOR YOU. PREVENTING THE OTHER PARENT'S ACCESS TO THE CHILDREN.
Usually, you'll have to show that the child is in immediate danger of abuse or faced with another urgent situation to get an emergency custody order. Courts will not grant emergency custody orders making significant changes to a child's custody except in exigent circumstances.
Cases involving family offenses, Persons in Need of Supervision (PINS), Juvenile Delinquency (JD), abuse, neglect or permanent neglect are decided in two steps - the fact-finding hearing is held first and the dispositional hearing is the second step. There is no jury in Family Court; the judge conducts all hearings.
Filing for Child Custody in New York: 5 Steps Step 1: Determine your court and type of case. Step 2: Complete your forms. Step 3: Finalize your paperwork. Step 4: Turn in your paperwork. Step 5: Serve the other parent. Information for respondents and defendants. Additional help with your filing. Preparing for what comes next.
How do I ask the court for custody or visitation of my child? Anyone can file a custody or visitation petition in Family Court. The parent must name the other parent on the petition and explain the reasons why he/she should have custody. Either parent in a custody or visitation petition has the right to an attorney.
In reality, there's no “magic age” in New York that permits a child to decide which parent they prefer to live with. The court retains the authority to make that decision until the child turns 18. However, that doesn't mean that a child's opinion on the issue won't be taken into consideration.
A custodial parent can't deny the noncustodial parent visitation unless a court order permits them to do so. However, either parent may initiate a modification of an existing order—including an emergency order in certain situations—with the appropriate family court in your jurisdiction.