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Family Law Exhibits for NYSCEF (New York)

Family Law cases in New York require sensitive document handling when e-filing through NYSCEF. From financial disclosures to custody evidence, proper exhibit organization is essential for New York State Courts Electronic Filing filings.

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Key facts at a glance
  • Family Law exhibits in New York are filed electronically through New York State Courts Electronic Filing (NYSCEF).
  • NYSCEF filers must meet NYSCEF's 100 MB total per filing file size limit.
  • NYSCEF filers must use PDF (required) format for all family law exhibits.
  • Common family law exhibits in New York include financial records, text messages, parenting calendars, custody evaluations.
  • New York courts typically have plaintiffs mark exhibits with numbers (1, 2, 3) and defendants with letters (A, B, C); local rules govern family law specifics.
  • Exporting exhibits as PDF/A supports long-term preservation and NYSCEF compatibility.

Family Law Filing Requirements for NYSCEF

Meet NYSCEF's 100 MB total per filing file size limit
Use PDF (required) format for all family law exhibits
Apply proper exhibit stamps per New York conventions
Redact children's information per local rules
Organize financial documents by date range
Include income and expense declarations as required

Common Family Law Exhibits in New York

Financial records
Text messages
Parenting calendars
Custody evaluations

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Filing Tips for NYSCEF

  • 1Use ExhibitPrep to batch stamp all family law exhibits before uploading to NYSCEF
  • 2Compress financial records to meet 100 MB total per filing limit if needed
  • 3Create a combined exhibit binder with table of contents for complex family law cases
  • 4Preview stamps in ExhibitPrep before downloading to ensure New York compliance
  • 5Export as PDF/A for long-term preservation and NYSCEF compatibility

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NYSCEF + Family Law FAQ

What family law exhibits are commonly filed in New York?

Common family law exhibits in New York include financial records, text messages, parenting calendars, custody evaluations. All must be formatted per NYSCEF requirements with proper exhibit stamps.

How do I handle large financial records in NYSCEF?

NYSCEF has a 100 MB total per filing limit. For large financial records, compress images, reduce resolution to 300 DPI, or split into multiple exhibits. ExhibitPrep automatically optimizes file sizes.

What exhibit marking does New York require for family law cases?

New York typically requires plaintiffs to use numbers (1, 2, 3) and defendants to use letters (A, B, C) for exhibits. Check local New York court rules for specific family law requirements.

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