The Administration for Children's Services Early Permanency Planning Program (EPP) for HIV+ Parents
(Separate Website)
If you are a parent who is ill and may need someone to care for your child or children soon, this fact sheet can explain some of your legal options for planning for your child(ren)'s care.
By: South Brooklyn Legal Services (A Program of Legal Services NYC)
Becoming a Legal Guardian in New York State
(Separate Website)
Explains what guardianship is and how someone can become a guardian.
By: inMotion, Inc.
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Spanish / Español
Becoming a Legal Guardian in New York State
(Separate Website)
This booklet explains what a legal guardian is, why a parent may want to appoint a legal guardian for his or her child, and who can become a legal guardian. This booklet also explains the process of appointing a guardian.
By: Cross-Borough Collaboration (inMotion and the Brooklyn Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project)
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Chinese / 中文
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French / Français
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German / Deutsch
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Italian / italiano
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Japanese / 日本語
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Korean / 한국어
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Portuguese / português
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Spanish / Español
How to Start a Guardianship or Standby Guardianship Case in Family Court
How To Start A Case in Bronx Family Court
(Separate Website)
Step-by-step instructions on starting a Family Court case in the Bronx, including the kinds of cases you can start.
By: Legal Information for Families Today
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Hebrew / עברית
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Korean / 한국어
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Russian / Pусский
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Spanish / Español
How To Start A Case In Manhattan Family Court
(Separate Website)
Step-by-step instructions on starting a Family Court case in Manhattan, including what kinds of cases you can start.
By: Legal Information for Families Today
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Chinese / 中文
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Hebrew / עברית
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Korean / 한국어
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Russian / Pусский
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Spanish / Español
How to Start a Case in Queens Family Court
(Separate Website)
Explains how to start a case in Queens Family Court, including an order of protection, custody or child support case.
By: Legal Information for Families Today
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Hebrew / עברית
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Korean / 한국어
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Russian / Pусский
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Spanish / Español
The Rights of Relatives in Family Court
(Separate Website)
Information on the rights of relatives (such as grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, etc.) in Family Court. Answers questions about custody, visitation, guardianship, foster care and kinship foster care. Also answers questions about child support for relatives who are taking care of children.
By: Legal Information for Families Today
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Chinese / 中文
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French / Français
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Hebrew / עברית
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Korean / 한국어
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Russian / Pусский
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Spanish / Español
New York State Kinship Navigator Program
(Separate Website)
Flier announcing the NYS Kinship Navigator Program, a statewide resource for information and referrals. Call 877-4KinInfo, Monday-Fri 10am-4pm to speak with a Specialist or visit www.nysnavigator.org
By: Catholic Family Center
Do you have trouble with English? Are you unable to to speak, read, write, or understand English well?
(Separate Website)
Did you know federal agencies and organizations that get money from the federal government have to provide reasonable services to assist you? Learn more.
By: Federal Interagency Working Group on LEP
Video: How to Work with Interpreters
(Separate Website)
In this video, you will learn some basic tips that will allow you to communicate effectively and easily through an interpreter with a person who doesn't speak your language.
By: Legal Services of New Jersey
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Spanish / Español
Greencards For Youth in Foster Care or Guardianships This pamphlet contains legal information, but it should not be considered legal advice and is not a substitute for speaking with a lawyer.
By: The Door - A Center of Alternatives
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French / Français
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Spanish / Español
A Guide To Burial Assistance And Funeral Planning For New Yorkers In Need
(Separate Website)
This guide for residents of New York City only provides information on burial assistance and funeral planning for families and friends of poor persons who have died, and for social workers and others involved with making burial arrangements for poor people.
By: Volunteers of Legal Service (VOLS)
Complaints About Attorneys
(Separate Website)
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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