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Ruling Redefines Definition of Parenthood in New York October 12, 2016

The definition of parenthood in New York has been expanded to honor the rights of non-biological, non-adoptive second parents in non-traditional families. In a landmark ruling, the New York State Court of Appeals has declared that a caretaker who is not related to, or the ...

Ruling Redefines Definition of Parenthood in New York October 12, 2016
The definition of parenthood in New York has been expanded to honor the rights of non-biological, non-adoptive second parents in non-traditional families. In a landmark ruling, the New York State ...
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Understanding Gray Divorce & Its Complexities September 22, 2016
Hollywood and family law firms across the country are abuzz right now due to the recent announcement of the Brangelina (Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt) divorce . While most people are interested to see ...
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Tips for Winning Your Child Custody Case July 12, 2016
If you are involved in a child custody dispute, in order to best prepare, it is important to understand how custody is decided in New York. In the past, while courts may have heavily favored a mother ...
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What is a Preliminary Conference in a Long Island Divorce? May 16, 2016
The Preliminary Conference in an action for divorce pending in the State of New York is generally the first court conference held in a contested action for divorce. The conference takes place at the ...
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Grandparents' Visitation Rights in New York May 11, 2016
Generally, the relationship between a grandparent and a grandchild is an important and special relationship. However, sometimes grandparents may find themselves cut off from being able to spend time ...
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Ashley Madison Hack and How It Affects Divorce August 31, 2015
Ashley Madison – an organization that runs a dating website exclusively for married people searching for an affair in a confidential environment – has recently been hacked. The result of the ...
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