Legal Question in Family Law in New York

Custody

How do I obtain a copy online of a custody order in Family Court in Albany County, New York State? I am submitting a Petition to Modify a Custody Order and need specific information from the Custody Order to complete my Petition.


Asked on 4/10/09, 1:32 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Michael Markowitz Michael A. Markowitz, PC

Re: Custody

Go to the Family Court. Have the docket number. Ask the clerk for the file. Generally, the clerk's office will have a copy machine for your use. Bring change.

Mike.

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Answered on 4/10/09, 2:12 pm
Kristen Browde Browde Law, P.C.

Re: Custody

Family Court orders are not available online due to privacy restrictions. You need to contact the court to obtain any record in a family court case, and will only be able to obtain it if you are the plaintiff, the defendant or one of the attorneys of record.

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Answered on 4/10/09, 2:59 pm


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