Petition To Enforce Custody Or Visitation Order {UCCJEA-11}

Form UCCJEA-11 - PETITION TO ENFORCE CUSTODY OR VISITATION ORDER – UCCJEA. This form is issued by the New York State Unified Court System for use in Family Court under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA). It allows a parent, guardian, or other lawful custodian to request court enforcement of an existing custody or visitation order issued by a New York court or another jurisdiction. The petitioner uses this form to allege that the respondent has violated a valid custody or visitation order and to request enforcement through judicial action, which may include contempt proceedings, warrants for the child’s production, or temporary protection orders. The form requires detailed information such as: the petitioner and respondent’s addresses (kept confidential if needed for safety), relationship to the child, names and birth dates of the children involved, and specifics of the order being enforced, including the issuing court and jurisdiction. It also asks for a description of the alleged violations, the child’s residence history for the past five years, and any pending related proceedings or claims by other parties. The petitioner may request immediate relief such as an order to appear, temporary custody, warrant for the child’s return, or temporary order of protection under Family Court Act §655. The form includes provisions for cases involving military service, child protective orders, and Native American children under the Indian Child Welfare Act. The form must be signed, dated, and verified under penalty of perjury. It is filed in Family Court in the county where the child or respondent resides. Supporting documents, such as certified copies of the existing custody or visitation order, must be attached. DRL Art. 5-A. www.FormsWorkflow.com