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Court denied partition and breach of contract claims, emphasizing prior divorce settlement resolved property disputes. Cruz v. Cruz, 213 A.D.3d 805 (N.Y. App. Div. 2023)
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Appellate Division required further evidence to justify imputed incomes and recalculated child support. Pilkington v. Pilkington, 185 A.D.3d 844 (N.Y. App. Div. 2020)
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Court determined that the defendant’s family business interests were marital property and subject to equitable distribution. Ferrante v. Ferrante, 128 N.Y.S.3d 590 (N.Y. App. Div. 2020)
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Court changed child’s permanency goal from reunification with mother to adoption due to safety concerns. Westchester Cnty. Dep’t of Soc. Servs. v. Shay S. P. (In re Peter T.), 173 A.D.3d 1043, (N.Y. App. Div. 2019),
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Wife contested the termination of spousal support that had been awarded as part of a separation agreement. King v. King, 2022 N.Y. Slip Op. 1209 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. 2022)
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Father’s abandonment of child resulted in being denied custody. Nicole L. v. David M., 195 A.D.3d 1058 (N.Y. App. Div. 2021
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Maternal grandmother found to have neglected children under Family Court Act. In re Jonah B., 85 N.Y.S.3d 597, (N.Y. App. Div. 2018)
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Court required plaintiff to pay 100% of specific marital debts, denying requested credits. Bari v. Bari, 161 N.Y.S.3d 97 (N.Y. App. Div. 2021)
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Grandparent seeks custody in an interstate case. Peggy RR. v. Jenell RR. 2023 N.Y. Slip Op. 23252 (N.Y. Fam. Ct. 2023)
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Appellate Division ordered a hearing to resolve custody disputes and parental access modifications. Trazzera v. Trazzera, 158 N.Y.S.3d 158 (N.Y. App. Div. 2021)
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Appellate Division upheld equitable distribution awarding defendant one-third value of marital jewelry business. Kamm v. Kamm, 120 N.Y.S.3d 815 (N.Y. App. Div. 2020)
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Court addressed restrictions on communication and social media in divorce. Kassenoff v. Kassenoff, 213 A.D.3d 822 (N.Y. App. Div. 2023)
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Was father entitled to a credit for all excess payments? Merritt v. Merritt 188 A.D.3d 886 (N.Y. App. Div. 2020)
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Corporal punishment and allegations of neglect. Admin. for Children’s Servs. v. Ketly M. (In re Alven V. ), 143 N.Y.S.3d 577 (N.Y. App. Div. 2021)
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Mother’s permanency hearing appealed dismissed as moot. Westchester Cnty. Dep’t of Soc. Servs. v. Antoinette W. (In re Malazah W.), 121 N.Y.S.3d 677 (N.Y. App. Div. 2020)
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Court vacated family offense and protection orders after default. Gastaldi v. Gastaldi, 2015 N.Y. Slip Op. 882 (N.Y. App. Div. 2015)
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Father’s abuse of one child led to derivative neglect findings. In re Joshua J.P. (Anonymous). Admin. for Children’s Servs., 2015 N.Y. Slip Op. 3538 (N.Y. App. Div. 2015)
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Plaintiff requested termination of spousal support and recalculation of child support. JJ v. TW, 70 Misc. 3d 1225 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. 2021)
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In the absence of marriage, without evidence of a formal agreement or financial contribution, there no right to property or financial support. Farre v. Lours, 2020 N.Y. Slip Op. 33963
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ppellate Division upheld child support and maintenance modifications due to procedural default and emancipation. Feldman v. Feldman, 185 A.D.3d 552 (N.Y. App. Div. 2020)
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Appellate Division affirmed sole custody to the mother due to deteriorated co-parenting and father’s limited involvement. Connell-Charleus v. Charleus, 140 N.Y.S.3d 752 (N.Y. App. Div. 2021)
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Court restricted a father’s social media posts to protect child’s privacy and family relationships. Walsh v. Russell, 214 A.D.3d 890 (N.Y. App. Div. 2023)
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Olga P. v. Ioannis Y. 182 A.D.3d 447 (N.Y. App. Div. 2020)
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Calculating spousal maintenance. AW v PW 2022 NY Slip Op 51177(U)
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Appellate Division applies the Indian Child Welfare Act to a custody matter. Suffolk Cnty. Dep’t of Soc. Servs. v. Samantha Q. (In re Dupree M.)
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Father incarcerated for willful failure to pay child support. Atkinson v. Atkinson, 181 A.D.3d 590 (N.Y. App. Div. 2020)
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Family Court Finds Sexual Abuse and Derivative Neglect of Children. Nassau Cnty. Dep’t of Soc. Servs. v. George R. (In re Alexandria F.), 2018 N.Y. Slip Op. 7122 (N.Y. App. Div. 2018
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Court found abuse, neglect, and derivative neglect of multiple children. Orange Cnty. Dep’t of Soc. Servs. v. Al Quran F. (In re Kristina I.), 2018 N.Y. Slip Op. 5041 (N.Y. App. Div. 2018)
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Court upheld mother’s increased visitation. Hendershot v. Hendershot, 187 A.D.3d 1584 (N.Y. App. Div. 2020)
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Willful Violation of Child Support Order. Wanda R.F. v. Marc A.C., 222 A.D.3d 585 (N.Y. App. Div. 2023)
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Montgomery Cnty. Dep’t of Soc. Servs. ex rel. Donavin E. v. Trini G., 195 A.D.3d 1069 (N.Y. App. Div. 2021)
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Property division terms in prenuptial agreement upheld. Schlosser v. Schlosser, 219 A.D.3d 1455 (N.Y. App. Div. 2023)
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Father’s consent to adoption was not necessary. In the Matter of Angela H. F., 2017 N.Y. Slip Op. 7598 (N.Y. App. Div. 2017)
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In paternity dispute, Appellate Division prioritized child’s stability. DeB. v. DeB, 7 A.D.3d 561 (N.Y. App. Div. 2004)
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Acknowledgement of paternity signed based on mistake of fact. Oscar X.F. v. Ileana R.H., 107 A.D.3d 795 (N.Y. App. Div. 2013)
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On appeal, court determined wife should have been awarded alimony. Diaz v. Gonzalez, 984 N.Y.S.2d 65 (N.Y. App. Div. 2014)
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In the absence of extraordinary circumstances, grandmother was denied custody. Linda UU. v. Dana VV. 212 A.D.3d 906 (N.Y. App. Div. 2023)
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Equitable distribution requires full financial disclosure by both parities. C.M.S. v. W.T.S., 37 Misc. 3d 1228 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. 2012)
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Court finds that wasteful dissipation of assets by wife would impact equitable distribution. Singh v. Singh, 36 Misc. 3d 1218 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. 2012)
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Presumption that husband is the father of a child of marriage is difficult to rebut. L.A.S. v. P.M.M.S., 2023 N.Y. Slip Op. 50845 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. 2023)
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Order of protection deemed reasonably necessary based on appellant’s family offenses. Monos v. Monos, 123 A.D.3d 931 (N.Y. App. Div. 2014)
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New York court modified maintenance and equitable distribution from a foreign divorce judgment. Sufia v. Khalique, 189 A.D.3d 1499 (N.Y. App. Div. 2020)
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Court adjusted asset distribution by rejecting a $550,000 dissipation claim for a car wash purchase. Kirshner v. Kirshner, 2024 N.Y. Slip Op. 3475 (N.Y. App. Div. 2024)
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Court finds that cohabitation is enough to terminate spousal maintenance payments. Sanseri v. Sanseri, 2015 N.Y. Slip Op. 25128 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. 2015)
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Family Court, Kings County considered whether it had jurisdiction over a visitation case. R.L.BXXXXX v. C.D.GXXX (In re Custody of R.L.BXXXXX), 2019 N.Y. Slip Op. 29090 (N.Y. Fam. Ct. 2019)
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While wife may not have car, court found no evidence of cruel and inhuman treatment in marriage. D.A. v. B.E., 2005 N.Y. Slip Op. 50281 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. 2005)
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Grandparents denied custody where foster parents sought to adopt. Carter v. Admin. for Children’s Servs., 176 A.D.3d 696 (N.Y. App. Div. 2019)
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Court terminated the father’s parental rights, citing mental illness and permanent neglect. In re William L., 2021 N.Y. Slip Op. 3838 (N.Y. App. Div. 2021)
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Separation agreement is enforceable only if it involved full financial disclosure. S.M.S. Kabir v. Kabir, 85 A.D.3d 1127 (N.Y. App. Div. 2011)
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Court vacated final order of protection after determining that the absence of respondent at hearing was not willful. Muhammadu v. Barcia, 100 A.D.3d 904 (N.Y. App. Div. 2012)
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Appellate Division found that injuries are not required to meet criminal definition of serious physical injury to be considered child abuse. Admin. for Children’s Servs. v. Ferida B. (In re Jonah B.), 85 N.Y.S.3d 505 (N.Y. App. Div. 2018)
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Mother found to have abused child, even though multiple caregivers were present around the time of the injuries. Admin. for Children’s Servs. v. Allison B. (In re Dall. P.), 185 A.D.3d 589 (N.Y. App. Div. 2020)
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Court imputed income to nonworking mother. Remsen v. Remsen, 2021 N.Y. Slip Op. 5342 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. 2021)
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Court vacated an acknowledgement of paternity. Escobar v. Pagan, 2022 N.Y. Slip Op. 4912 (N.Y. App. Div. 2022)
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Does a grandmother have standing to seek visitation? Noguera v. Busto, 189 A.D.3d 1050 (N.Y. App. Div. 2020)
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In the absence of specific related to why the move would be in the best interests of the child, the court denied a parental relocation request. Betts v. Moore, 175 A.D.3d 874 (N.Y. App. Div. 2019)
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Mother’s request to relocate with child to Florida denied because not in the best interests of the child. Holtz v. Weaver, 94 A.D.3d 1557 (N.Y. App. Div. 2012)
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Court addressed maintenance, child support, and reimbursement disputes in a high-income divorce case. Tuchman v. Tuchman, 201 A.D.3d 986 (N.Y. App. Div. 2022)
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Does the Family Court have jurisdiction over a child support petition if another court has already issued an order?? Dawson v. Iskhakov 216 A.D.3d 950 (N.Y. App. Div. 2023)
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Court found sister violated protection order through harassment and menacing but removed residence exclusion. Nicholas A. v. Lillian A., 175 A.D.3d 1205 (N.Y. App. Div. 2019)
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Father found to have neglected his children due to them witnessing his abuse of their mother. In re Jayline J., 156 A.D.3d 701, 64 N.Y.S.3d 916 (N.Y. App. Div. 2017)
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Court awarded sole custody to mother due to father’s actions. In re Amanda R., No. 2021-04095 (N.Y. App. Div. Jun. 24, 2021)
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Court addressed jurisdictional issues in a child custody case. Katz v. Katz 68 Misc. 3d 1228 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. 2020)
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Does spousal support obligation survive death? Dean v. Dean, 67 Misc. 3d 325 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. 2020)
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Whether a man could claim paternity, despite the child having a father-child relationship with another man. Yaseen S. v. Oksana F., 214 A.D.3d 883 (N.Y. App. Div. 2023)
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Cohen v. Escabar 219 A.D.3d 726 (N.Y. App. Div. 2023)
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Celinda JJ. v. Adrian JJ. 2021 N.Y. Slip Op. 5900 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. 2021)
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Applicability of equitable estoppel in a paternity case. Danielle E.P. v. Christopher N., 2022 N.Y. Slip Op. 4841 (N.Y. App. Div. 2022)
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Court addressed wasteful dissipation, granting husband $150,000 credit against wife’s marital property share. D’Ambra v. D’Ambra, 2024 N.Y. Slip Op. 1291 (N.Y. App. Div. 2024)
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Petition to terminate spousal maintenance. Makris v. Makris 179 A.D.3d 694 (N.Y. App. Div. 2020)
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Court considered whether a reduction in maintenance was warranted on the basis of hardship. Valvo v. Valvo 218 A.D.3d 909 (N.Y. App. Div. 2023)
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Court determined the “home state” under UCCJEA. M.G. v. C.M. 61 N.Y.S.3d 191 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. 2017)
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Court considered whether the consent of the father was required for adoption. In re J’adore. E. 2020 N.Y. Slip Op. 6788 (N.Y. App. Div. 2020)
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Mother challenges modification to custody order. Turkashwand v. Brock, 189 A.D.3d 1428 (N.Y. App. Div. 2020)
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Court upheld denial of motion to vacate order of protection due to lack of meritorious defense evidence. Thompson-Richmond v. Perez, 157 A.D.3d 801 (N.Y. App. Div. 2018)
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Family Court’s authority to modify settlement agreements. Deborah K. v. Richard K., 203 A.D.3d 433 (N.Y. App. Div. 2022)
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Extending a Family Court order of protection due to willful violation. Sicina v. Gorish, 209 A.D.3d 658, (N.Y. App. Div. 2022)
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Appellate Division considered whether extraodinary circumstances existed warranting custody by grandparents. Anne MM. v. Vasiliki NN. 2022 N.Y. Slip Op. 2161 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. 2022)
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Appellate Division ordered a custody modification hearing due to alleged changes in circumstances and caregiving. O’Mahoney v. O’Mahoney, 206 A.D.3d 819(N.Y. App. Div. 2022)
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Where a divorce was finalized in Vermont, can New York Family Court modify the provisions of the divorce decree related to parental access? Etzel v. Freleng 188 A.D.3d 1054 (N.Y. App. Div. 2020)
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Leathers v. Smalls 192 A.D.3d 892 (N.Y. App. Div. 2021)
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Whether the biological father’s consent was necessary for adoption. In re Baby O. 181 A.D.3d 606 (N.Y. App. Div. 2020)
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In re Isabela P. (Anonymous) No. 2020-01085 (N.Y. App. Div. Jun. 9, 2021)
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Determining jurisdiction over a custody case. Montanez v. Tompkinson, 167 A.D.3d 616 (N.Y. App. Div. 2018)
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Court modified the order for supervised visitation for practical reasons. D.T. v. C.T. 215 A.D.3d 1232 (N.Y. App. Div. 2023)
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Husband challenges Support Magistrate’s order to pay spousal support. Young v. Young, 186 A.D.3d 719 (N.Y. App. Div. 2020
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Challenging an acknowledgment of paternity beyond the statutory deadline. Daniel FF. v. Alicia GG., 207 A.D.3d 853 (N.Y. App. Div. 2022)
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Finding of sexual abuse by father supported by evidence; requirement of supervised visits upheld. Admin. for Children’s Servs. v. Victor P. (In re Victoria P.), 2014 N.Y. Slip Op. 7169 (N.Y. App. Div. 2014)
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Parents sued school district over sexual abuse of disabled daughter by bus attendant. K.A. v. Wappingers Cent. Sch. Dist., 2017 N.Y. Slip Op. 4824 (N.Y. App. Div. 2017)
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Interference with grandparent visitation rights. Shimunov v. Davydov 179 A.D.3d 812 (N.Y. App. Div. 2020)
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Mother challenges court awarding father sole custody. Allison v. Seeley-Sick, 199 A.D.3d 1490 (N.Y. App. Div. 2021)
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Appellate Division considered whether the length and terms of an order of proctection were appropriate. Dayonna W. v. Jhon S. 201 A.D.3d 539 (N.Y. App. Div. 2022)
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Court upheld findings of sexual abuse, neglect, and protective measures imposed. Admin. for Children’s Servs. v. Andrew S. (In re Cashmere T.), 77 N.Y.S.3d 477 (N.Y. App. Div. 2018)
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Court considered the validity of the restrictions imposed on the father’s parental access to his children. In re Fatuma I., 2022 N.Y. Slip Op. 7234 (N.Y. App. Div. 2022)
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Whether New York possesses initial child custody jurisdiction, considering the children’s residency outside the state. Matter of E.P. v B.S. 2023 NY Slip Op 23318
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Whether mother should be required to pay back child support that father paid after children turned 21. Frederick-Kane v. Potter 187 A.D.3d 1436 (N.Y. App. Div. 2020)
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Whether the consent of the father is required for adoption. Statini v. Reed 2022 N.Y. Slip Op. 4304 (N.Y. App. Div. 2022)
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Requirement of supervised visitation challenged by mother. Thompson v. Thompson, 2023 N.Y. Slip Op. 2202 (N.Y. App. Div. 2023)
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Spousal support claims abates upon the death of either party. Bomer v. Dean, 195 A.D.3d 1518 (N.Y. App. Div. 2021)
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Was there sufficient evidence to vacate an acknowledgement of paternity? C.R. v. Y.P., 2020 N.Y. Slip Op. 50603 (N.Y. Fam. Ct. 2020)
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Was there a valid finding of neglect on the part of the stepmother such that an order of protection was warranted. In re Kayla K. 2022 N.Y. Slip Op. 2668 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. 2022)
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Whether grandparents should be given court-ordered visitation rights. Va. HH. v. Elijah, 211 A.D.3d 1201 (N.Y. App. Div. 2022)
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When the parents had a contentious relationship, the court had to determine the appropriate custody arrangement. a Child Custody Proceeding Under Article 6 of Family Court Act SB v. AS, 2020 N.Y. Slip Op. 50121 (N.Y. Fam. Ct. 2020)
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Extending kinship guardianship assistance. In re Jaquan L., 2020 N.Y. Slip Op. 213 (N.Y. App. Div. 2020)
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V.A. v. L.S. 2023 N.Y. Slip Op. 51477 (N.Y. Fam. Ct. 2023)
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Whether by naming drug using friend as guardian of her child amounted to neglect on the part of the mother. Ulster Cnty. Dep’t of Soc. Servs. v. Ashley Y. (In re Annaleigh X.), 205 A.D.3d 1109 (N.Y. App. Div. 2022)
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Appellate Division considered whether a stipulation to a separation agreement related to child support could be enforced by the Family Court. Barra v. Barra 214 A.D.3d 1224 (N.Y. App. Div. 2023)
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Court considered whether a child’s father should be awarded guardianship following the death of her mother. Nicole L. v. David M., 195 A.D.3d 1058 (N.Y. App. Div. 2021)
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Can the Family Court order stimulus payments to be included as part of child support? Josefina O. v. Francisco P., 213 A.D.3d 1158 (N.Y. App. Div. 2023)
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Appellate Court considered a guardianship case related to seeking a special immigrant juvenile status. Juan R.E.M. v. Juan R.E. 2017 N.Y. Slip Op. 6977 (N.Y. App. Div. 2017)
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Rights of the biological father of a child that was adopted. Jeffrey M. v. Ann B. 2020 N.Y. Slip Op. 20209 (N.Y. Fam. Ct. 2020)
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Court considered whether to change the goal for placement of the child from adoption to guardianship. Rebecca B. v. Michael B. 152 A.D.3d 675 (N.Y. App. Div. 2017)
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Whether a father with a history of domestic violence should be awarded custody. Scott v. Thompson 166 A.D.3d 627 (N.Y. App. Div. 2018)
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Daphne M. v. Wanda J. (In re Caleesta S.) 200 A.D.3d 504 (N.Y. App. Div. 2021)
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Court determined that it was in the best interests of the child for the father to be awarded sole custody. Olea v. Diaz 194 A.D.3d 721 (N.Y. App. Div. 2021)
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Court determined that the ICPC does not apply to out-of-state, noncustodial parents seeking custody of their children. D.L. v. S.B. 2022 N.Y. Slip Op. 5940 (N.Y. 2022)
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Established paternity is not necessary seeking special immigrant juvenile status. In re Mardin M.-I. 2020 N.Y. Slip Op. 5754 (N.Y. App. Div. 2020)
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In a guardianship case, the court considered whether there was justification for waiving service of process upon the father. In re TN 2020 N.Y. Slip Op. 50548 (N.Y. Fam. Ct. 2020)
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Olga L.G.M. v. Santos T.F. 164 A.D.3d 1341 (N.Y. App. Div. 2018)
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Determining the proper jurisdiction in a divorce and child custody dispute where parties have ties t New York and the United Kingdom. William L. v. Therese L. 66 Misc. 3d 1228 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. 2020)
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Where a couple adopted children, the court determined that they would share legal custody. N.K. v. S.R., 2023 N.Y. Slip Op. 23344 (N.Y. Fam. Ct. 2023)
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New York Family Court found insufficient evidence to extend the final order of protection. C.K. v. J.D., 2024 N.Y. Slip Op. 50029 (N.Y. Fam. Ct. 2024)
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Court considered the right of the ACS supervise a non-offending parent. In re Danna T., 2024 N.Y. Slip Op. 24008 (N.Y. Fam. Ct. 2024)
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Whether the mother’s conduct related to the children’s education and mental health issues met the legal criteria for neglect. In re Madison G., 2020 N.Y. Slip Op. 1499 (N.Y. App. Div. 2020)
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Court denied grandmother visitation because she lacked relationship with the child. E.O. v. J.K., 2023 N.Y. Slip Op. 50101 (N.Y. Fam. Ct. 2023)
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Appellate Division upholds custody to the mother, orders hearing for visitation by incarcerated father. Bell v. Mays, 127 A.D.3d 1179 (N.Y. App. Div. 2015)
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Appellate Division considered whether supervised visitation aligned with the children’s best interests. Seeback v. Seeback, 14 N.Y.S.3d 494 (N.Y. App. Div. 2015)
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Court determined that support agreement did not cover food and shelter expenses. Horne v. Horne, 22 N.Y.2d 219 (N.Y. 1968)
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In a grandparents’ visitation case, the court removed the limitation on the duration of weekly video contact. Garcia v. Santana, 171 A.D.3d 1058 (N.Y. App. Div. 2019)
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Whether a petition for plenary guardianship should be granted. Matter of Eli T. 2018 NY Slip Op 28389
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Family Court considered a custody case involving multiple states. Chester HH. v. Angela GG., 2023 N.Y. Slip Op. 23204 (N.Y. Fam. Ct. 2023)
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In re Aisha R., 2023 N.Y. Slip Op. 23174 (N.Y. Fam. Ct. 2023)
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Court considered whether a father abused his children by using corporal punishment. In re Loudemya SJ, 2023 N.Y. Slip Op. 51040 (N.Y. Fam. Ct. 2023)
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Court decided that it was in the best interests of the child to terminate parental rights. In re of a Proceeding Under Article 10 of the Family Court Act Y. SS., 2023 N.Y. Slip Op. 50968 (N.Y. Fam. Ct. 2023)
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Court considered whether lack of contact by biological father was a basis to grant adoption of children without his consent. M.S. v. Michael UU. (In re Wyatt JJ.), 2023 N.Y. Slip Op. 50859 (N.Y. Fam. Ct. 2023)
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DSS failed to support a claim of neglect. In re Jeremyah P., 2023 N.Y. Slip Op. 50765 (N.Y. Fam. Ct. 2023)
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Court considered whether a custody modification was warranted. A.S. v. L.C., 2023 N.Y. Slip Op. 50042 (N.Y. Fam. Ct. 2023)
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Father was unable to rebut presumption that he willful violated a child support order. Movsovich v. Wood, 178 A.D.3d 1441 (N.Y. App. Div. 2019).
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Court decided that limitation visitation for incarcerated parent was reasonable. Smith v. Smith, 92 A.D.3d 791 (2012)
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Family Court Denied Incarcerated Mother Visitation. YYW v. Z.G. 74 Misc. 3d 1206, (2022)
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Appellate Court reversed Family Court custody modification decision due to failure to interview children. Koppenhoefer v. Koppenhoefer, 159 A.D.2d 113 (N.Y. App. Div. 1990)
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Incarcerated father denied visitation. In the Matter of Marcial v. Sullivan, 296 A.D.2d 551 (N.Y. App. Div. 2002)
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Appellate Division determined that increased visitation with incarcerated father was not in the best interests of the child. In re Davis, 232 A.D.2d 773 (N.Y. App. Div. 1996)
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Mother’s request to modify in-person access to her children was denied. Khan v. Schwartz, 201 A.D.3d 718 (N.Y. App. Div. 2022)
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Court denied mother’s request for father to have professional supervised visits by father. Paul v. Donna, 175 A.D.2d 236, (N.Y. App. Div. 1991)
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Father’s visitation reinstated after missing court date. Lemon v. Faison, 150 A.D.3d 1003 (N.Y. App. Div. 2017)
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Court considered modification of visitation order involving a child with disabilities. In the Matter of Grisanti v. Grisanti, 4 A.D.3d 471 (N.Y. App. Div. 2004)
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Mother denied visitation where the child was sodomized while under her care. In the Matter of Panetta v. Ruddy, 795 N.Y.S.2d 674 (N.Y. App. Div. 2005)
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Appellate Division upheld supervised therapeutic visitation with father. Thompson v. Yu-Thompson, 837 N.Y.S.2d 313 (N.Y. App. Div. 2007)
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Court considered whether the father’s visitation should be suspended. Pettiford-Brown v. Brown, 42 A.D.3d 541 (2007)
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Family Court refused to modify custody where father failed to present evidence to support the change.Matter of Madden v. Cavanaugh, 307 AD2d 266 (N.Y. App. Div., 2003)
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Court determined that father’s parental alienation actions required a modification in the custody order. Grabowski v. Smith, 123 N.Y.S.3d 313 (N.Y. App. Div. 2020)
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Father failed to show changed circumstances such that a custody modification would be appropriate. James v. Tammy, 45 A.D.3d 1358 (N.Y. App. Div. 2007)
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Father established a pattern of the mother violating the prior custody order. Dickes v. Johnston, 182 N.Y.S.3d 470 (N.Y. App. Div. 2023)
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Court declined to modify custody arrangement. Alanna v. Duncan, 204 A.D.2d 409 (N.Y. App. Div. 1994)
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Court modified custody order based on one parent being better able to handle child. Matter of Ross v. Trento, 275 A.D.2d 972 (N.Y. App. Div. 2000)
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Matter of Rose v. Eveland, 241 A.D.2d 638 (N.Y. App. Div. 1997)
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Appellate Division upheld denial of visitation rights of young child with incarcerated father. Matter of Ellett v. Ellett, 265 A.D.2d 747 (N.Y. App. Div. 1999)
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Father’s incarceration alone did not warrant denial of his visitation petition. Rodriquez v. Van Putten, 309 AD2d 807 (NY App. Div. 2d Dep’t 2003)
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Court determined that change of circumstances necessitated a custody modification. Of v. K, 73 Misc. 3d 1228 (N.Y. Cnty. Ct. 2021)
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Court concluded that it did not have enough information to decided whether to grant the mother’s petition to relocate. Mason v. Mason, 2023 N.Y. Slip Op. 4018 (N.Y. App. Div. 2023)
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Appellate Division dismissed father’s petition for sole custody. Latray v. Hewitt, 2020 N.Y. Slip Op. 1745 (N.Y. App. Div. 2020)
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Mother found in violation of custody agreement, and father was granted joint custody. Kanya J. v. Christopher K., 2019 N.Y. Slip Op. 6030 (N.Y. App. Div. 2019)
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No due process violation found and order terminating parental rights of father upheld. Christopher D.S. v. Richard E.S., 136 A.D.3d 1285 (N.Y. App. Div. 2016)
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Court refused to allow father who was convicted for child rape to have visitation with his child. Davis v. Davis, 265 AD2d 552, 553 (NY App. Div. 2d Dep’t 1999)
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Court determined that it was not in the best interests of the child to grant visitation to incarcerated petitioner. Rodriquez v. Van Putten, 309 AD2d 807 (NY App. Div. 2d Dep’t 2003)
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Weight a teenage child’s preference should be given in a custody dispute. Newton v. McFarlane, 174 A.D.3d 67 (N.Y. App. Div. 2019)
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Family Court dismissed case because the parties did not have a family or intimate relationship. Coleman v. McKenzie, 2022 N.Y. Slip Op. 50514 (N.Y. Fam. Ct. 2022)
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Because of a mother’s pattern of false accusations against the father, the court modified the custody order. Aquitani v. Aquitani (In re a Custody Proceeding Under Article 6 of the Family Court Act), 2022 N.Y. Slip Op. 50730 (N.Y. Fam. Ct. 2022)
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Court denied mother’s request to relocate out-of-state with child. Dunn v Harris 2022 NY Slip Op 50641(U)
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Court awarded sole custody to mother because she was better able to provide for the needs of the child. a Child Custody Proceeding Under Article 6 of Family Court Act v. TD, 2019 N.Y. Slip Op. 52151 (N.Y. Fam. Ct. 2019)
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Court refused father’s request for a temporary modification to custody order. K.A. v. N.Q. (In re a Proceeding Under Article 6 of Family Court Act), 2022 N.Y. Slip Op. 50187 (N.Y. Fam. Ct. 2022)
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Where parents disagreed on vaccination issue, the Family Court gave the mother final decision-making authority. L.N. v. V.V., 2019 N.Y. Slip Op. 52174 (N.Y. Fam. Ct. 2019)
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Court awarded mother sole custody where father intentionally limited the mother’s access to the child. Matter of T.D. v E.P.B. 2022 NY Slip Op 50971(U)
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Grandparents petitioned the court for sole custody and the cessation of the child’s visits with the father. Matter of Brady S v Darla B 2020 NY Slip Op 51619(U)
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Agencies must make reasonable efforts to reunify parents with their children. In re Jose F., 70 Misc. 3d 1211, 136 N.Y.S.3d 875 (N.Y. Cnty. Ct. 2020)
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Is establishing paternity in the best interests of a child who had been living with a foster family? Wilson D. v. Anne B., 2021 N.Y. Slip Op. 51144 (N.Y. Fam. Ct. 2021)
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Court was asked to intervene when the mother and grandmother limited father’s access to child. Marvin F. v. Jaran H., 73 Misc. 3d 1222, 155 N.Y.S.3d 305 (N.Y. Cnty. Ct. 2021)
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Grandmother seeks guardianship over her two grandsons. Matter of Chariss C. v Jose G. 2021 NY Slip Op 50757(U)
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Court ordered paternity test over the objections of the presumed legal father. Joseph S. v. Crystal B., 73 Misc. 3d 1201, 152 N.Y.S.3d 288 (N.Y. Cnty. Ct. 2021)
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Parent who attended to the educational, medical, and emotional needs of the child awarded sole custody. Katie S. v. Christopher K., 2021 N.Y. Slip Op. 51145 (N.Y. Fam. Ct. 2021)
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Court determined that it was in the best interests of the children to remain in New York and not move with their father to Massachusetts. Matter of Daniel W v Lauren S 2021 NY Slip Op 51146(U)
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Court denied a parent’s request that the AFC be removed. Proceeding Under Article 6 of the Family Court Act D.D. v. R.M., 2021 N.Y. Slip Op. 50796 (N.Y. Fam. Ct. 2021)
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Court denied custody modification due to lack of changed circumstances. S.J. v. K.A., 2021 N.Y. Slip Op. 50215 (N.Y. Fam. Ct. 2021)
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Court modified custody order from father having full custody to mother having full custody. S.N. v. J.A., 2021 N.Y. Slip Op. 50304 (N.Y. Fam. Ct. 2021)
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Family Court granted petition to vacate child support arrears settlement agreement. Michelle B. v. Thomas Y., 2022 N.Y. Slip Op. 50020 (N.Y. Fam. Ct. 2022)
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Should an incarcerated mother who severely abused her children be permitted visitation? Y.Y.W. v. Z.G., 2022 N.Y. Slip Op. 50071 (N.Y. Fam. Ct. 2022)
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What is the standard for changing a custody agreement? A.L. v V.T.L. 2022 NY Slip Op 22017
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Can parental access to a child be conditioned on COVID vaccination or COVID testing?, C.B. v. D.B., 2021 NY Slip Op 21268
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In determining whether a custodial parent has the right to relocate with the child depends on whether doing so would be in the best interests of the child. H.K. v R.C. 2021 NY Slip Op 21190
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The presumption that a child born to a marriage is the legitimate child of both parents applies equally to a non-biological parent in a same-sex marriage, Wendy G-M. v. Erin G-M., 985 N.Y.S.2d 845 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. 2014)
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What impact should domestic violence have on a custody determination? Wissink v. Wissink, 749 N.Y.S.2d 550 (App. Div. 2002)
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In a maintenance determination, what amount of earnings is necessary to enable the recipient to become self-supporting? Lorenz v. Lorenz, 881 N.Y.S.2d 208 (N.Y. App. Div. 2009)
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A custody agreement providing for a specific religious upbringing will be enforced only if it is in the best interests of the child. Weisberger v. Weisberger, 60 N.Y.S.3d 265 (2017)
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In a tri-custody case, the Supreme Court, Suffolk County, considered whether a de facto third parent establish legal custody rights. Dawn M. v. Michael M., 47 N.Y.S.3d 898 (2017)
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Does the SUNY cap apply in determining parental contribution to educational expenses? Pamela T. v. Marc B., 930 N.Y.S.2d 857 (2011)
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New York Supreme Court discussed the concept of zones of final decision-making authority in point custody situations. J.R. v. M.S., 55 N.Y.S.3d 873 (2017)
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Appellate Division determined that child support payments may be suspended if the custodial parent unjustifiably prevented access to the child. Usack v. Usack, 17 A.D.3d 736 (N.Y. App. Div. 2005)
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A family court can grant a protection order prohibiting a minor from contacting a child, even though the minor is too young for criminal prosecution. Emily K. v. Luis J., 997 N.Y.S. 2d 510 (2014)
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The ICWA is applicable to the adoption of a Native American child even if the child’s Native American parents do not participate in tribal life. In re Baby Boy C., 805 N.Y.S.2d 313 (2005)
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New York Supreme Court considered a divorce petition even though a divorce was already granted in another state. Weiss v. Weiss, 29 Misc. 3d 1202(A) (2010)
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Appellate Division found that a trial court cannot confirm a custody order that was determined by arbitration. Schechter v. Schechter, 63 A.D.3d 817, 881 N.Y.S.2d 151 (2009)
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A fault-based divorce should not be granted without sufficient proof of constructive abandonment. Molinari v. Molinari, 2007 WL 1119894 (Sup. Ct. N.Y. 2007)
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New York recognizes the same-sex of marriage validly entered into outside of New York. Beth R. v. Donna M., 853 N.Y.S.2d 501 (2008)
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Separation and Property Settlement Agreement Prepared by Mediator Was Not Unconscionable- Irizarry v Hayes, 2020 NY Slip Op 50217(U)
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Despite Child’s Wishes, Non-Custodial Father Granted Visitation- Matter of Byron M. v Sasha A., 2020 NY Slip Op 02243 (N.Y. App. Div. 2020)
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Appellate Division Reversed Family Court Decision Denying Mother’s Request for Visitation Modification- Matter of Jessica D. v Michael E.2020 NY Slip Op 02133 (N.Y. App. Div. 2020)
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Change of Custody to Father Not in Children’s Best Interest Despite Alienation by Mother- Matter of Eddie S. v. Sylvia S., 2020 NY Slip Op 50296(U)
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Finding of Permanent Neglect Warranted Where Mother Failed to Take Diligent Steps to Strengthen Parental Relationship – In re Lamani C.H., 2020 NY Slip Op 349 (N.Y. App. Div. 2020)
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Petitioners who Cannot Demonstrate a Sufficient Nexus To the Child Do Not Have Standing to Petition the Court for Guardianship – In re A.W.J., 2019 NY Slip Op 29328 (N.Y. Fam. Ct. 2019)
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Grandmother Who Established Loving Relationship with Grandchild Has Standing to Bring Petition for Visitation- Of v. S.F., 61 Misc.3d 959 (N.Y. Cty. Ct. 2018)
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Court Did Not Err in Deciding to Seek Adoption Placement for Children of Mother Struggling With Substance Abuse – In re Nevaeh L., 2019 NY Slip Op 8329 (N.Y. App. Div. 2019)
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When Considering A Child Support Modification the Court Will Consider Factors Other than Voluntary Job Loss – Vetrano v. Vetrano, 2019 NY Slip Op 8415 (N.Y. App. Div. 2019)
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Supreme Court of Monroe County Reviewed a Case Involving Parental Alienation – J.F. v. D.F., 2018 NY Slip Op 51829(U) (N.Y. Sup. Ct. 2018)
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Appellate Division Considered a Case Involving International Visitation- Fernandez v. Pulla, 2019 NY Slip Op 7068 (N.Y. App. Div. 2019)
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Court Awards Custody to Father Who Had Been Primary Caregiver for Two Years- Dariel M. v. Aurelyn Z.G., 2020 NY Slip Op 506 (N.Y. App. Div. 2020)
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Family Court Did Not Err in Dismissing Petition for Custody Modification Where Mother Failed to Produce Evidence of Changed Circumstances – Heather U. v. Janice, 2019 NY Slip Op 9338 (N.Y. App. Div. 2019)
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A Change in the Mental Health of a Parent May Be Sufficient Grounds for a Custody Modification – Farner v. Farner, 152 A.D.3d 1212 (N.Y. App. Div. 2017)
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Custodial Interference Can Be the Basis for Suspending the Obligation to Pay Child Support – Katz v. Katz, 2008 NY Slip Op 7873 (N.Y. App. Div. 2008)
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In the Absence of Allegations of Misrepresentation or Fraud the Court Will Not Vacate An Acknowledgement of Paternity – M.H. v. S.S., 2017 NY Slip Op 50373(U) (N.Y. Fam. Ct. 2017)
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In Two Paternity Cases The Court Applied The Doctrine of Equitable Estoppel – Seth P. v. Margaret D., 2011 N.Y. Slip Op. 9648 (N.Y. App. Div. 2011)
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Court Orders Supervised Visitation Where Unsupervised Visitation Would Be Detrimental To The Child- Spencer v. Killoran, 2017 NY Slip Op 991 (N.Y. App. Div. 2017)
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Grandparent Visitation Terminated Due To Change In Circumstances – Matter of Wilson v. McGlinchey, 2 N.Y.3d 375 (N.Y. 2004)
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Court Decides Whether to Grant Father Unsupervised Parental Access- Gonzalez v. Santiago, 167 A.D.3d 885 (N.Y. App. Div. 2018)
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Visitation Interference May Result in Suspension of Child Support Obligation – Vasquez v. Powell, 111 A.D.3d 754 (N.Y. App. Div. 2013)
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Grandmother Requests Visitation Rights – E.S. v. P.D., 863 N.E.2d 100 (N.Y. 2007)
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Court Denies Petition to Set Aside an Acknowledgment of Paternity – Merritt v. Allen, 99 A.D.3d 1006 (N.Y. App. Div. 2012)
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Court Will Suspend Visitation Where It Has Been Detrimental to the Child’s Mental State – Lupo v. Rainsford, 162 A.D.3d 1032 (N.Y. App. Div. 2018)
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Right of Biological Mother to Seek Custody of Children She Surrendered – Beverly L. v. James H. (In re Custody/Visitation Proceeding), 2016 NY Slip Op 26243 (N.Y. Fam. Ct. 2016)
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Grandmother Brings Motion for Visitation to New York Courts
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Mother Appeals Judgment Denying Full Legal Custody
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Couple Get into Custody Dispute Due International Travel, New York Appellate Court Affirms Supreme Court Decision
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Party Seeks Credit of Child Support for Education Expenses
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Court Rules on Violation of Temporary Orders for Protection
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Court Discussed Alleged Mistreatment of Child During Shoplifting Incident
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Mother Appeals Neglect Charges
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Court Decides if ACS Made Reasonable Efforts to Reunite Family
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Appellate Court is Reluctant to Disturb the Ruling of the Family Court
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Court Hears Case Regarding Child Neglect
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Attorney Fees Award Reversed by the Appellate Court
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Matter of Lisa T v King T
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Court Hears Petition for Relief to Renew
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Matter of FF v FF
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Matter of B. v J.
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Palaia v Palaia
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Matter of Isiah (Terry C.)
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Pillai v Pillai
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Savel v. Savel
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Brinkman v Brinkman
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EV v RV NY Slip Op 05994
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Scheriff v Scheriff
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Galanopoulos v Galanopoulos
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In re: A Custody/Visitation Proceeding E.A. Petitioner v. R.A. Respondent
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In Re: A.F. Petitioner v. K.H. Respondent
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In re: Donnisha S.
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Corrigan v. New York State Office of Children and Family Service
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Sanders v. Sanders
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In Re: Kenroy C. a person Alleged to be a Juvenile Delinquent
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In re: Virginia T.F. a Child under 18 years old, Neglected by v. Brittany O’L-F. Ruperto F., Jr., Respondents.
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Cassarino v Cassarino
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Fairchild v Fairchild
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Kashman v Kashman
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Fabbricante v Fabbricante
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Chicara v Chicara
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Gafyce v Gafyce
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Court Hears Complicated Adoption Case
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Ostrower v Ostrower
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Court Rules on a Sister State Divorce Judgment
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Bitic v Bitic
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Matter of Ashantewa W.L
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Matter of Nimkoff v. Nimkoff
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Chabanov v. Chabanova
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Genzone v Genzone
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Matter of Yolanda T.M. (Spanos)
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Ralis v Ralis
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Matter of Delroy
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Odunbaku v Odunbaku
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Jones v. Jones
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Tzu Ching Kao v. Bonalle
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Horne v Horne
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Behan v. Behan
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L.B. v. Chief Justice of Probate and Family Court Department
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Matter of a Proceeding for Custody and to Surrender and Terminate Parental Rights. Hope, B. Petitioner v. Avery, G. Respondent
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Family Offense Proceeding Under Article 8 of the Family Court Act
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Matter of Mathew L. (Beryl P.-Zenaida A.)
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Liebowitz v. Liebowitz
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Rosner v. Rosner
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In re: Custody /Visitation of Beverly
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Matter of Andrea CC v Eric DD
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S.L. v J.R. NY Slip Op 04442
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Estrellita v. Jennifer L.D.
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In re: Gabriella
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Granger v Misercola
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In Re: T.P. U.P. CP Children Under 18 Years Alleged to be Neglected by Tony G., Respondent
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In the Matter of Brooke, Respondent v. Elizabeth A.C.C. Respondent
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J.F. v. Superior Court (2016)
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New York Court Rules that Parental Eavesdropping on Kids is Legal
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Appellate Court Holds that Substantive Evidence Required to Prove Neglect Allegation
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Defendant is Charged with Endangered with the Welfare of a Child
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Deed Claimed Invalid During Divorce Hearing
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Defendant Father Requests Hospital Records in Light of HIPPA Laws
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Court Decides Authority of Probation Officers
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Court Discusses Mechanic’s Lien Law
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Petitioner Seeks Assistance with Section 8 Subsidy
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Court Orders Plaintiff to Amend Complaint
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Petitioner Seeks to Vacate Determination by Department of Consumer Affairs
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Respondent Asserts Plaintiff Failed to Exhaust Administrative Remedies
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Interesting Case Decides Parenting Rights of Surrogate Mother
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Court Hears Motion to Disqualify Defendant Counsel
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Court Hears Condemnation Proceeding
by Stephen Bilkis
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Court Rules on Child Neglect Proceeding
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Respondent Claims Family Court Lacks Jurisdiction
by Stephen Bilkis
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Court Decides Neglect Case
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Court Hears Disturbing Neglect Proceeding
by Stephen Bilkis
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Mother Moves for Custody of Three of Her Children
by Stephen Bilkis
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CPLR 321 Covers Removal of Attorneys of Record in Family Law Proceedings
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Family Law Case as a Result of Tragedy
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Court Discussed Domestic Relations Law Article 3A
by Stephen Bilkis
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Father Seeks Full Custody of Children
by Stephen Bilkis
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Mother Appeals Revocation of Parental Rights
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Court Decides Whether to Relieve the Attorney of Record in the Case
by Stephen Bilkis
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Court Decides Case Regarding Grandparent Visitation
by Stephen Bilkis
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Social Services Seeks to Terminate Parental Rights of Father
by Stephen Bilkis
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Plaintiff Wife Obtained Temporary Restraining Order for Violent Attack by Husband
by Stephen Bilkis
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Defendant Responsible for Providing Wife with a Psychiatrist
by Stephen Bilkis
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Court Orders that Plaintiff be Responsible for Hospital Expenses of the Defendant
by Stephen Bilkis
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Wife Files for Divorce Based on Cruelty and Nonsupport
by Stephen Bilkis
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Mother Charged with Neglect of Three Children
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Court Decides if it is Appropriate to Remove Child from Non-Kinship Care
by Stephen Bilkis
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Father Faces Consequences for Violating Custody Order
by Stephen Bilkis
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Court Discusses Equitable Distribution of Assets
by Stephen Bilkis
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Mother Brings Appeal in Neglect Proceedings
by Stephen Bilkis
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Court Decides if Children Should Remain in Foster Care
by Stephen Bilkis
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Wife Claims Husband Causes Her Undue Stress
by Stephen Bilkis
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Petitioner Files For Custody of Infant
by Stephen Bilkis
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Mother Seeks Temporary Child Custody
by Stephen Bilkis
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Social Services Brings Child Neglect Case Against Grandmother
by Stephen Bilkis
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Father Requests Return of Children
by Stephen Bilkis
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Mother Appeals Ruling Terminating Her Parental Rights
by Stephen Bilkis
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Court Decides if Attorney Should Be Removed from Case
by Stephen Bilkis
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Is Grandparent Visitation Unconstitutional?
by Stephen Bilkis
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Social Services Seeks to Terminate Parental Rights of Father
by Stephen Bilkis
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Wife Seeks to Obtain TRO Against Husband
by Stephen Bilkis
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Defendant Requests Clarification on Final Divorce Decree
by Stephen Bilkis
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Husband and Wife Embroiled in a Custody Battle
by Stephen Bilkis
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Plaintiff Files Action for Nonsupport and Cruelty
by Stephen Bilkis
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Three Children Subjects of Neglect Proceedings
by Stephen Bilkis
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Court Determines Custody of Foster Children
by Stephen Bilkis
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Father Files for Modification of Custody Order
by Stephen Bilkis
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Divorce Brought to Court on the Grounds of Constructive Abandonment
by Stephen Bilkis
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Spouses Battle for Custody of Infant Child in Protective Care
by Stephen Bilkis
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Father Seeks Specifics on Custody Order
by Stephen Bilkis
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Court Decides if Attorney Should be Removed from Case
by Stephen Bilkis
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Mother Revokes her Consent to Adoption
by Stephen Bilkis
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Court Grants Father’s Petition to Modify an Order for Visitation
by Stephen Bilkis
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Court Rules on Supplemental Needs Trust for Petitioners Son
by Stephen Bilkis
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Court Rules on Family Court Act 304 Regarding Detaining Juveniles
by Stephen Bilkis
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Court Discusses Religious Preferences in Case
by Stephen Bilkis
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Husband Charged with Harrassment of His Wife
by Stephen Bilkis
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Mother Charged with Truancy for Her Child
by Stephen Bilkis
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Petitioner Claims State Action Unlawful Regarding Public Assistance Benefits
by Stephen Bilkis
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Petitioner Was Grantee of Public Assistance for Four Childen
by Stephen Bilkis
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Court Looks at Material Issues of Fact in Case
by Stephen Bilkis
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Stepdaughter Files Claim for Aggravated Harrassment
by Stephen Bilkis
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Court Looks at the Issue of Kinship
by Stephen Bilkis
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Infant Based Plaintiff Sues for Exposure to Lead Paint
by Stephen Bilkis
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Plaintiff Brings a Suit for Declaratory Judgment
by Stephen Bilkis
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Court Decides Permanent Custody of Child Based on Child Abuse Allegations
by Stephen Bilkis
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Petitioner Files Claim to Extend Placement in Foster Home
by Stephen Bilkis
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Court Decides if Case Against Social Services can be a Class Action
by Stephen Bilkis
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Respondent’s Placement Lapses at New York State Division of Youth During Proceedings
by Stephen Bilkis
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Court Rules on Issue Related to Private Placement Adoption
by Stephen Bilkis
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Child Services Alleges Abuse of Child by Mother
by Stephen Bilkis
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Court Decides Whether an Assault Charge is Considered a Family Offense
by Stephen Bilkis
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Plaintiff Brings Motion for Summary Judgment
by Stephen Bilkis
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Plaintiff Files Motion to Dismiss
by Stephen Bilkis
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Court Discusses Problems With Trust Language
by Stephen Bilkis
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Wife Brings De Novo Hearing Regarding Support
by Stephen Bilkis
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Plaintiff Brings Case for Interpretation of Real Property Law 451
by Stephen Bilkis
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Father Accused of Sexual Abuse of Four Children
by Stephen Bilkis
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Grandfather Seeks Guardianship of Children
by Stephen Bilkis
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Plaintiff Moves for Motion to Dismiss for Failure to File Timely Complaint
by Stephen Bilkis
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Court Discusses Preserving Issues for Appeal
by Stephen Bilkis
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Court Decides How Certain Taxes Should Be Paid
by Stephen Bilkis
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Petitioner Files Suit Against Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
by Stephen Bilkis
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Court Discusses Attorney Confidential Privledge
by Stephen Bilkis
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Plaintiff Brings Motion to Dismiss Initial Complaint
by Stephen Bilkis
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Petitioner Brings Action to Vacate a Deed or Impress a Constructive Trust
by Stephen Bilkis
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Wife Brings Supreme Court Action Declaring Divorce Judgment Void
by Stephen Bilkis