ABCs of Family Court
This guide describes common words and phrases used in New York State Family Court.
Family Court Navigation and Procedure , English
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Our multilingual Legal Resource Guides provide step-by-step information on New York State family law and Family Court procedures. Select a category and/or language below to view the guides you need.
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ABCs of Family Court – 10th Judicial District
This guide describes common words and phrases used in Family Court in the State of New York. This information has been adapted for the following New York State Counties: Nassau and Suffolk.
Family Court Navigation and Procedure , Long Island , English
ABCs of Family Court – 5th Judicial District
Family Court Navigation and Procedure , Upstate New York , English
ABCs of Family Court – 8th Judicial District
This guide describes common words and phrases used in Family Courts in the State of New York. This information has been adapted for the following New York Counties: Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans, and Wyoming.
Family Court Navigation and Procedure , Upstate New York , English
ABCs of Family Court – Albany
Family Court Navigation and Procedure , Upstate New York , English
Abuso y Negligencia de Menores
Child Abuse and Neglect , Spanish
Apelando Decisiones de la Corte de Familia
Appeals and Objections , Spanish
Appealing Family Court Orders
This guide explains the process to file an appeal if you disagree with a Family Court order.
Appeals and Objections , English
Cambiando Su Nombre o el Nombre De Su Hijo En La Corte
Paternity and Parentage , Spanish
Changer Judiciairement Votre Nom ou le Nom de Votre Enfant au Tribunal
Family Court Navigation and Procedure , Paternity and Parentage , French
Changing Your Name or the Name of Your Child in Court
This guide explains the basics of how to legally change your name or the name of your child.
Family Court Navigation and Procedure , Paternity and Parentage , English
Child Abuse and Neglect
This guide explains what happens if the State of New York opens an investigation or files a court case against you for child abuse or neglect.
Child Abuse and Neglect , English
Child Abuse and Neglect – 9th Judicial District
This guide explains what happens if the State of New York opens an investigation or files a court case against you for child abuse or neglect. This information has been adapted for the following New York State Counties: Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, and Westchester.
Child Abuse and Neglect , Hudson Valley , English
Child Protective Proceedings: Rights and Responsibilities
This guide explains the rights and responsibilities of everyone involved in a child protective proceeding.
Child Abuse and Neglect , New York City , English
Child Support Basics
This guide answers questions that a non-custodial parent might have about child support. All of the information is helpful for custodial and non-custodial parents.
Child Support , English