An order to show cause with a temporary restraining order and an affidavit of emergency together with a notarized affidavit in support must be filed with the Supreme Court in the county where the eviction or foreclosure is planned to take place. Each Court has a person available to help people with disabilities. Find contact information, how a request is made and handled, and learn about the services and aids that courts can provide. This form must be served on the County Clerk whenever a court order extends, terminates, or otherwise affects the County Clerk’s temporary placement of a document in restricted status. Welcome to NYS Courts Electronic Filing (NYSCEF) NYSCEF allows New York state attorneys and other authorized persons to file legal papers by electronic means with the County Clerk (or appropriate court) and offers electronic service of papers in those cases. Before e-filing, review the list of Authorized Courts and Case Types for NYSCEF. To file for temporary emergency custody in New York, you must file an Order to Show Cause and a custody petition in Family Court (or Supreme Court if a divorce is pending), provide a sworn affidavit explaining the emergency, and show that the child faces imminent harm. It can ask the court for immediate help until the case is back in court, such as stopping the sale of a home, or the taking of money out of your bank account. This is called a stay or a temporary restraining order. The following instructions and forms are intended to be a guide and as such do not address every possible situation. All unrepresented litigants should research the law prior to commencing a proceeding or submitting an answer. Court staff are not permitted to give legal advice or act as your advocate. New York County, New York courts: civil filing fee $210, e-file via NYSCEF, clerk (646) 386-5956. Verified filing fees, e-filing, case lookup, and clerk of court contacts from official sources. I need help with a legal situation. I’m representing myself in a legal case. I want to settle outside of court. I need forms for Court. I need to file court papers. I need information about going to court. I’m looking for pending case information. I'm looking for job opportunities. I owe money to the Courts. I am looking for a court. An ERPO case may be started by a district attorney, a police officer, a school official, or a member of the person’s family or household. It is a civil case. ERPO cases have no criminal charges or penalties. For step-by-step filing instructions on how to file an ERPO case.