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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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
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.
What Rights Do I Have to Visit with My Grandchildren
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This fact sheet explains what you must show the court in order to have visits with your grandchildren.
By: MFY Legal Services, Inc.
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Spanish / Español
Preparing for the incarceration of a loved one
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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
New York State Kinship Navigator Program
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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
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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Korean / 한국어
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Spanish / Español
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
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French / Français
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Russian / Pусский
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Spanish / Español
Social Security Survivor's Benefits for Children 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
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
ABCs of Family Court
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Explains some words used in Family Court.
By: Legal Information for Families Today
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Chinese / 中文
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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