LGBTQIA+ Rights

New York law provides important protections for LGBTQIA+ parents and caregivers. Learn about your rights in Family Court and explore our resources related to parentage, custody, and more.

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Videos

How to Establish Your Legal Rights as a Parent

This video explains how parents and caregivers can establish parentage in New York State.

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Who Can File for Visitation?

This video explains who can file for visitation in New York Family Court.

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How to Vacate an Acknowledgment of Parentage

This video discusses what to do if you want to vacate, or cancel, an Acknowledgment of Parentage.

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Guided Court Forms

Petition to Vacate Acknowledgment of Parentage [Form 5-15]

This online program from Family Legal Care guides you through filling out a Petition to Vacate Acknowledgment of Parentage form. The Acknowledgment of Parentage is a voluntary form that unmarried parents sign to legally establish who a child’s parents are. This petition is used to request the court to vacate, or cancel, the Acknowledgment of Parentage.

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Notice of Motion [GF-14]

This online program from Family Legal Care guides you through filling out a Notice of Motion. This form is notice of a written request made by a party to the court for specific relief. A Notice of Motion is typically filed with an Affidavit in Support. The Affidavit in Support explains why the court should grant the motion.

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Affirmation in Support

This online program from Family Legal Care guides you through filling out an Affirmation in Support. The Affirmation in Support is used when filing a Notice of Motion or an Order to Show Cause. The Affirmation in Support explains to the court the reason you are filing and why the court should grant your request.

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Webinars

Know Your Rights: New York Family Law Basics

Topics covered include: Paternity and parentage, child support, custody and visitation, guardianship, and orders of protection.

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New York Family Law & Court Basics

Topics covered include: family law and court basics in New York Family Court.

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Trial Resource Guides

Stages and Timeline for Common Family Court Cases

Although every case is different, this guide explains the general stages and timeline for certain types of Family Court cases.
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How to Fill Out Common Family Court Forms

This guide will help you understand some of the most common Family Court forms and give you tips on how to fill them out.
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Preparing for Family Court

This guide explains what to expect before, during, and after your court date, whether your case is in person or virtual.
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View All Short, practical guides that explain rules, procedures, and what to expect in court for parents and caregivers who are representing themselves in Family Court.
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