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Can I Get Health Insurance For My Child As Part Of The Child Support Process?
New York State law mandates that all orders of child support must require either parent to extend health insurance available through and employer at the time the order is issued or at any … more
In New York, Can a Spouse Give up His or Her Right to Alimony in a Premarital Agreement?
Yes, New York law allows spouses to include modification or elimination of spousal support in their prenuptial agreement. The modification or elimination of spousal support must be fair and … more
What Steps are Necessary to Enter a Valid Premarital Agreement in New York?
New York law requires that premarital agreements be in writing and signed by both parties. Additionally, the agreement must be witnessed and recorded in accordance with the way deeds are notarized … more

Prenuptial Agreements: Potential Benefits for Couples Who Stay Married
Some couples avoid creating a prenuptial agreement because they think that it is unromantic and that they will never be divorced. They may be right. A prenuptial agreement might not be romantic and the couple may stay married until death do they part. However, a prenuptial agreement is still important for them. A Prenuptial Agreement Promotes Honest Communication about the … more
Can Parental Rights be Terminated When a Parent is Incarcerated?
When can a parent’s rights over their child be terminated by the state? The government may not take a child away from a parent simply because they do not agree with the parent’s decisions. The state must show that the parent is unfit and that severing the relationship is in the best interests of the child. One of the ways a court may find a parent is unfit is if … more

Survey of Child Support Guidelines: Do They Use Net Income or Gross Income?
This chart from the Department of Health and Human Services shows the state laws regarding how income is determined for purposes of calculating a … more

Survey of Child Support Guidelines: Do They Use Net Income or Gross Income?
Department of Health and Human Services chart of state laws regarding how income is determined … more
Understanding and Managing Child Support Debt
Preventing Child Sexual Abuse Within Youth-Serving Organizations
This publication from the the CDC is designed to help representatives of youth-serving … more
Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect: Signs and Symptoms
The publication from the CDC is designed to help people recognize the signs and symptoms of child … more
Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA)
This publication by the CDC explains the federal law, the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act.