Form UCCJEA-7 at a glance
What it is: Form UCCJEA-7 is the Electronic Testimony Application and Waiver of Physical Presence UCCJEA under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act [Domestic Relations Law Art.5-A].
Who signs: Check Respondent, Petitioner or Witness.
A filled-in Form UCCJEA-7 example: a respondent asks to testify by telephone
How to fill out Form UCCJEA-7, box by box
In the Matter of a Proceeding
Enter the COUNTY, check the Proceeding for Custody, Visitation or Enforcement, Modification, Registration of an Order of Custody, Visitation, and enter the Petitioner, Respondent and Docket No.
Where to submit the form
If you are requesting permission to testify by telephone or by audio-visual or other electronic means, this form must be submitted IMMEDIATELY to the Court at the address and fax number of Court you specify.
The applicant
Enter the APPLICANT'S NAME, ADDRESS, TELEPHONE (Home), (Work), FACSIMILE (Fax) and E-MAIL.
The petition filed or the summons received
Under 1. a., enter the date after On and check the applicable box: filed the petition in the (Family)(Other [specify]) Court, County, State of New York or Other [specify].
The hearing is scheduled to take place on the date you specify.
Or check received a summons, a subpoena or an Order to Show Cause to appear in Family Court, County, State of New York on the date you specify.
The child or children
Under b., this proceeding involves the following child(ren): enter the Name(s) of Child(ren), Date(s) of Birth and Address.
Specify if address, telephone or other identifying information has been ordered to be kept confidential pursuant to New York State Domestic Relations Law §§76-h(5), 254 or Family Court Act §154-b.
If your health or safety or that of your child or children would be put at risk by disclosure of your address or other identifying information, you may apply for an address confidentiality order by submitting General Form GF-21.
Testify by telephone, audio-visual or other electronic means
Under 2., check the applicable box to be permitted to testify or to give your deposition by telephone, audio-visual means or other electronic means, and specify the other electronic means.
Reside in state or jurisdiction
Under 3., specify the state or jurisdiction where you reside, and specify the reason(s) for making this request.
Location for testimony or deposition
Prior to your application being granted, it is your responsibility to arrange a location for your testimony or deposition by telephone, audio-visual or other electronic means.
For The Court in the jurisdiction of my residence, specify the name, address and telephone number, including area code, of the Court.
For My attorney's office, specify the name, address and telephone number, including area code.
For Other location, specify name, address and telephone number, including area code, and state the reason you are requesting this location.
Transmit the order by e-mail or facsimile
Check e-mail or facsimile to transmit the order, as indicated on the first page of this form; the Court will send a written Order telling whether this application has been granted or denied and what number to call to confirm.
Dated and signed
After Dated, enter the date and sign.
More rules for Form UCCJEA-7
You have the right to discuss this matter with legal counsel.
By this application, you are consenting to the hearing by this Court without your physical presence.
You have the right to be present at any and all appearances, including any hearing scheduled by the Court.
If you are the Respondent and fail to appear on any of the scheduled dates, either in person or by telephone, audio-visual means or other electronic means approved by this Court, this Court may hear the matter in your absence or may issue a WARRANT for your arrest.
If you are the Petitioner and fail to appear, either in person or by telephone, audio-visual means or other electronic means approved by this Court, the Court may DISMISS your petition.
Sources
[1] Form UCCJEA-7, Electronic Testimony Application and Waiver of Physical Presence- UCCJEA, New York State Unified Court System (the Official source link on this page).