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.
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Uncontested Civil Divorce Basics for the Orthodox Jewish Community
This guide answers questions that women in the Orthodox Jewish community may have about the uncontested civil divorce process.
Military Parents & Custody Cases
This guide addresses issues that parents in the military may face regarding custody and guardianship.
Family Court Basics for Parents Who Were Previously Incarcerated
This guide answers questions that a parent who was incarcerated may have about paternity, child support, custody, and visitation.
Custody & Visitation Basics – 9th Judicial District
This information has been adapted for the following New York Counties: Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, and Westchester.
ABCs of Family Court
This guide describes common words and phrases used in New York State Family Court.
LGBTQ Rights in Family Court
ABCs of Family Court – Albany
ABCs of Family Court – 5th Judicial District
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.
The Rights of Relatives in Family Court
This guide discusses what relatives can do if they want to care for or visit with a child.