Petition (Violation Of Order Of Protection) {GF-8}

General Form 8 - PETITION (Violation of Order of Protection). This form is used in New York Family Court to allege that a party has willfully disobeyed an active order of protection. The petitioner (or respondent, if cross-filing) identifies the existing order, the issuing court, and specific acts, dates, and locations constituting the alleged violation. The form includes a warning that the hearing’s purpose is to punish for contempt of court, which may result in fines, imprisonment, or both, and failure to appear may lead to immediate arrest. If applicable, the form also lists any children affected by the order, verifies that no prior applications have been made for the same relief, and cites the specific Family Court Act section governing the alleged violation. The petition must be signed and verified under penalty of perjury, with an option for attorney representation. F.C.A.§§ 430, 446, 453-460, 550, 551, 655, 656, 828, 842, 842-a, 846, 846-a, 1029, 1056, 1072. www.FormsWorkflow.com