Q: I'm trying to file a lawsuit for grandmother visitation rights. I live in PA & my grandchildren live in NY.
The form says I must file a personal information form with this petition. – (attached) What is a personal information form? Is it a specific form that I can find online or do I just write the information on this current form? Or on a separate blank piece of paper? If so, what personal information does the court want? What does the word attached mean? Does it mean a separate piece of paper added to the form?
A:
The asker seeks the filing of a §651(b) petition for grandparent access in family court in New York. She specifically asks for help in completing a form and that we cannot do. Such an act would create an attorney-client relationship with the asker, and that is not the purpose of this website which is informational and educational.
The asker must seek out a New York attorney to assist her in filing such a petition. The foray into family court will be lengthy and expensive as there are two trials the case will call for: the exigency hearing and then the best interests hearing. We cannot go on to provide hip-pocket advice as to how to conduct those.
The asker must see an attorney.
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