Mediation: A marriage can be ended without going through court T The Divorce Mediation Counseling Center (hereinafter referred to as the Center) helps qualified couples get a divorce without having to go to court. The Center was established in partnership with local courts, law schools, and non-profit organizations to provide…
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Spousal support and maintenance
Spouses are responsible for caring for each other I If the couple has a legal marital relationship and both sides survive, then they are responsible for caring for each other as long as the marital relationship is maintained. What is Spousal Support? I If two people are currently married and…
Difference between Family Court and Criminal Court
Criminal Order of Protection and Family Court Order of Protection E Even if a petition is filed in the Family Court, there is no way to prevent prosecution of the District Attorney in the Criminal Court. The most important thing is to be aware that the case may be assigned…
Divorce proceedings Minor child-related issues
What is a “marital relationship with a minor child” between a couple? I In a divorce case where a minor child is involved, an agreement between the two parties is required on issues of custody, visitation, and child support before the judge signs the divorce judgment. However, it does not…
Address Confidentiality for New York State Divorce Victims
Address Confidentiality System in the Family Court A Anyone who is in the Family Court case may request Address Confidentiality to prevent others from finding out their address. Address of confidentiality means that the address itself is secret and not available to others. This part is quite important because the…