Petition (Violation Of Court Order) {GF-8a}

General Form 8a - PETITION (Violation of Court Order). This form is used in the New York Family Court to allege that a party has willfully violated a prior court order issued under the Family Court Act, excluding orders for child support (Articles 4, 5, or 5-B) and orders of disposition under Articles 3, 7, or 10. The petitioner (or respondent, if cross-filing) must identify the prior order, the issuing court and date, and describe specific actions or failures to act that constitute a violation. The form also warns that the purpose of the hearing is to punish for contempt of court, which may include fines, imprisonment, or both, and failure to appear could result in immediate arrest. The petition must list any children affected by the order, detail how the violation has impaired the petitioner’s rights or remedies, and confirm whether previous applications have been made. The form concludes with a verification signed under penalty of perjury by the filing party or their attorney. www.FormsWorkflow.com