Description: The Nassau New York Petition of Minor by Guardian Ad Item to be Declared Free from Father's Custody Due to Cruel Treatment — Release of Parental Rights is a legal document filed in the Nassau County Court system by a minor's legal guardian ad item seeking relief from the child's father's custody rights due to alleged cruel treatment. This petition aims to protect the best interests and well-being of the child by requesting the court to declare the minor free from the father's custody. Keywords: Nassau New York, Petition, Minor, Guardian Ad Item, Declared Free, Father's Custody, Cruel Treatment, Release of Parental Rights Types of Nassau New York Petition of Minor by Guardian Ad Item to be Declared Free from Father's Custody Due to Cruel Treatment — Release of Parental Rights: 1. Emergency Petition: This type of petition is filed when the child's safety and well-being are in immediate danger, necessitating an urgent intervention from the court. 2. Petition for Permanent Custody Change: This type of petition is filed when the guardian ad item seeks a permanent change in custody, aiming to permanently release the father's parental rights and establish a new custodial arrangement that better safeguards the child's welfare. 3. Petition for Temporary Custody Change: This type of petition is filed when the guardian ad item seeks a temporary change in custody to remove the child from the alleged cruel treatment, pending further investigation or a final decision by the court. 4. Petition for Modification of Custody: This type of petition is filed when the guardian ad item believes that a modification of the existing custody arrangement is necessary to protect the child from the father's alleged cruelty. 5. Petition for Supervised Visitation: In cases where complete termination of parental rights may not be warranted, the guardian ad item may file a petition requesting that the father's visitation rights be limited to supervised visits to ensure the child's safety. The ultimate goal of the Nassau New York Petition of Minor by Guardian Ad Item to be Declared Free from Father's Custody Due to Cruel Treatment — Release of Parental Rights is to protect the minor from any form of cruelty or harm, and to secure a stable and nurturing environment for their well-being.