Petition For Enforcement Of Post-Adoption Contact Agreement (After Finalization) {17}

Adoption Form 17 - PETITION FOR ENFORCEMENT OF POST-ADOPTION CONTACT AGREEMENT (After Adoption Finalization). This form is used in the New York State Family Court to request enforcement of a court-approved post-adoption contact agreement after the adoption has been finalized. The petition may be submitted by an authorized agency, a party to the agreement, or the child’s attorney when one party fails to comply with the agreed-upon terms. The petitioner must attach copies of the Order of Adoption and the Post-Adoption Contact Agreement, specify the violations (including dates and circumstances), and explain why enforcement serves the child’s best interests. The Family Court has authority to issue an enforcement order, and willful violation of such an order may result in commitment to jail for up to six months. Domestic Relations Law §112-b. www.FormsWorkflow.com