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There are 12 resources  
Rights of relatives in Family Court - (4)
How to Start a Family Court Case - (2)
Survivor benefits for children - (1)
More information - (5)
  Rights of relatives in Family Court
 
   Grandparents (or other concerned relatives), Grandchildren and Family Court
Explains what you can do when you are concerned about the welfare of your grandchildren (nieces, nephews, etc.).
By: Legal Services for the Elderly, Disabled or Disadvantaged of Western New York, Inc.
  
   
   The Rights of Relatives in Family Court This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (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

    Read this in: Chinese / 中文 , French / Français , Hebrew / עברית , Korean / 한국어 , Russian / Pусский , Spanish / Español
  
   
   What Rights Do I Have to Visit with My Grandchildren This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
This fact sheet explains what you must show the court in order to have visits with your grandchildren.
By: MFY Legal Services, Inc.

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   Preparing for the incarceration of a loved one This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
This guide will cover issues such as the options a relative has for caring for the child of an incarcerated loved one, options a pregnant woman has when she is incarcerated, how families can keep in touch while a loved is incarcerated, and much more.
By: LIFT
  
   
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  How to Start a Family Court Case
 
   ABCs of Family Court This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Explains some words used in Family Court.
By: Legal Information for Families Today

    Read this in: Chinese / 中文
  
   
   How To Start A Case In Manhattan Family Court This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (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

    Read this in: Chinese / 中文 , Hebrew / עברית , Korean / 한국어 , Russian / Pусский , Spanish / Español
  
   
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  Survivor benefits for children
 
   Social Security Survivor's Benefits for Children This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Information about when a child of someone who has died is entitled to social security survivor's benefits.
By: The Door - A Center of Alternatives
  
   
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   Appealing Family Court Orders This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
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 , French / Français , Russian / Pусский , Spanish / Español
  
   
   Information on Families and Caregivers (Separate Website)
This resource which links directly to the NYS Office of the Aging website provides all the information you need to know about families and caregivers.
By: New York State Office for the Aging
  
   
   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
  
   
   English/Arabic Legal Glossary This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: Legal Glossary of Sacramento

    Read this in: Arabic / العربية
  
   
   New York State Kinship Navigator Program This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (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
  
   
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