Fair Marriage Laws in New York: Frequently Asked Questions (2011)
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Now that same-sex couples have the freedom to marry in New York, the NYCLU has compiled a guide to answer some frequently asked questions about the new law.
By: New York Civil Liberties Union
New York State Marriage Equality Act: Frequently Asked Questions for LGBT Couples and Families with Low or No Income
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New York now allows same-sex couples to get married. This document explains how marriage equality may affect same-sex couples
and families with low or no income, and provides general information about your legal
rights, including:
- immigration information
- parent-child relationships
- public assistance and HASA
- Food Stamps
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- housing
- consumer issues
- Social Security
- New York State Income Tax
For information about divorce, click here
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Please note: Now, same-sex couples are allowed to marry in New York. All the rights and benefits extended to opposite-sex couples are extended to same-sex couples. The process and rules for divorce are the same for opposite-sex couples and same-sex couples. For more information about divorcing your same-sex partner, click here.
Domestic Partners Definition
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Information on the most common requirements by employers and others for showing that you are part of a domestic partnership.
By: Human Rights Campaign Foundation
City and County Domestic Partner Registries
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A list of cities and counties that maintain domestic partner registries.
By: Human Rights Campaign
Domestic Violence Information for Gay, Transgender and Bisexual Men
(Separate Website)
Legal information for gay, transgender and bisexual men who may be victims of domestic violence.
By: New York City Gay and Lesbian Anti-Violence Project
Domestic Violence Information for Lesbian, Transgender and Bisexual Women
(Separate Website)
Legal information for lesbian, transgender and bisexual women who may be victims of domestic violence.
By: New York City Gay and Lesbian Anti-Violence Project
LGBTQ People & Orders of Protection in New York State Family Court
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Explains the new law allowing people who have an "intimate relationship" (including a homosexual relationship) to obtain Orders of Protection in Family Court.
By: Anti-Violence Project
Tips for Seeking an Order of Protection from Family Court for LGBTQ Communities Provides information about what to expect when filing an order of protection in Family Court and a list of LGBTQ-friendly organizations that can help.
By: New York State Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Domestic Violence Network
What Is Second Parent Adoption?
If you are thinking of adopting your partner's child, this fact sheet can answer many of your questions about second parent adoption including what steps you will need to follow.
By: Legal Services NYC - Legal Support Unit
Read this in:
French / Français
Appealing Family Court Orders
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Basic information about the appeals process in family court, organized in a question and answer format, including the steps to take in filing an appeal.
By: Legal Information for Families Today
Read this in:
Chinese / 中文
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French / Français
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Russian / Pусский
,
Spanish / Español
Your Immigration Rights
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Provides information for transgendered immigrants in New York, including:
- Name Changes for Immigrants (immigrants with legal immigration status and immigrants without legal immigration status) - Name and Gender Change on Immigration Documents - Trans Marriage Recognition - The Real ID Act - Asylum for Trans People
By: Sylvia Rivera Law Project
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
ACLU Lesbian and Gay Rights page
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The ACLU has dedicated a section of its web site to information and resources on lesbian and gay rights, including news, fact sheets, cases, articles, publications, and other resources.
By: American Civil Liberties Union
Complaints About Attorneys
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If you have a complaint against an attorney, you may contact the Attorney Disciplinary / Grievance Committee. The office you need to contact depends upon the location of your lawyer's office. Click for more information.
By: New York State Unified Court System
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