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Sealing Pursuant to CPL 160.59
Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.)
Re-Entry
Obtaining Employment with a Criminal Record
Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.)
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New York State Clean Slate Act
The Clean Slate Act (CPL 160.57) will automatically seal an individual’s New York State criminal records. The law takes effect on November 16, 2024.  Within three (3) years, the office of court administration will seal eligible convictions entered before the effective date. Eligible Convictions: Convictions under New York state law are eligible for sealing, EXCEPT:
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How to Change an Adult's Name in New York
Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this aticle in Spanish, visit here.)
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Article 78 Proceedings – How to Appeal an Agency Decision
Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.)
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Child Support in New York
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How to Change a Child's Name in New York
Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.) Schools and government agencies are likely to require that your child’s name match the one on their birth certificate. There are 3 ways to officially change your child’s name.
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New York State Grounds for Divorce
Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.)
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Paternity or Parentage in New York
Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.) What is paternity? Paternity means legal fatherhood of a child. Parentage means establishing parental rights for a person who did not give birth to the child. 
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Spousal Support or Maintenance
Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.) What is spousal support or maintenance?
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Sealing Pursuant to CPL 160.59
Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.)
Re-Entry
Obtaining Employment with a Criminal Record
Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.)
Re-Entry
New York State Clean Slate Act
The Clean Slate Act (CPL 160.57) will automatically seal an individual’s New York State criminal records. The law takes effect on November 16, 2024.  Within three (3) years, the office of court administration will seal eligible convictions entered before the effective date. Eligible Convictions: Convictions under New York state law are eligible for sealing, EXCEPT:
Re-Entry
How to Change an Adult's Name in New York
Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this aticle in Spanish, visit here.)
Family
Article 78 Proceedings – How to Appeal an Agency Decision
Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.)
Public Benefits
Child Support in New York
Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.)
Family
How to Change a Child's Name in New York
Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.) Schools and government agencies are likely to require that your child’s name match the one on their birth certificate. There are 3 ways to officially change your child’s name.
Family
New York State Grounds for Divorce
Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.)
Family
Paternity or Parentage in New York
Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.) What is paternity? Paternity means legal fatherhood of a child. Parentage means establishing parental rights for a person who did not give birth to the child. 
Family
Spousal Support or Maintenance
Para ver este artículo en español por favor visite aquí. (To view this article in Spanish, visit here.) What is spousal support or maintenance?
Family
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