Directory of Mental Health Professionals

The Mental Health Professionals Directory is a comprehensive list of psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers

The Mental Health Professionals Directory is a comprehensive list of psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers approved by the Appellate Divisions in the First and Second
Judicial Departments for inclusion on the Panel of Mental Health Professionals. This panel was established to ensure that the court and the parties have access to qualified mental health professionals in matters pertaining to custody and
visitation, child abuse and neglect, termination of parental rights, family offense, and adoption cases.

Please note that this is a comprehensive list of providers who have not all been vetted by Sanctuary for Families. Please discuss with your Sanctuary supervisor before contacting anyone on the list.

Research Memo re: Family Offense Petitions Running Simultaneously

This is a research memo explaining that a Family Offense Petition (“FOP”) filed by a

This is a research memo explaining that a Family Offense Petition (“FOP”) filed by a respondent and one filed by Administration for Children’s Services (“ACS”) can proceed simultaneously. Article 8 of the New York Family Court Act does not bar concurrent FOPs for a mother and/or her children. Recognizing the seriousness of domestic violence, the Legislature ensures victims have effective access to courts.

Sample Legal Documents for Hague Convention Appeals

Thank you for representing a survivor in a Hague Convention appeal. This page houses sample

Thank you for representing a survivor in a Hague Convention appeal. This page houses sample legal documents that you may find helpful when preparing your appellate papers.