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Matrimonial Reform Bills
Governor Paterson signed into law all three marital reform bills on August 15, 2010. Here is the effective date for each of the bills:
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Temporary Maintenance (A.10984B/S.8390 and A.11576/S.8391)
Immediately: Establishment of Law Review Commission to study and make recommendations regarding the State's maintenance laws. Preliminary report to legislature and governor no later than nine months after bill signed into law. Final report and recommendations no later than 12/31/2011.
Sixtieth Day after Becoming a Law: Temporary maintenance provisions. Applies to matrimonial actions commenced on or after the effective date. The law takes effect October 14, 2010.
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No-Fault Divorce (A.9753A/S.3890A)
Takes effect on the sixtieth day after becoming a law and applies to matrimonial actions commenced on or after such effective date. The law takes effect October 14, 2010.
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Payment of Counsel Fees (A.7569A/S.4532A)
Takes effect on the one-hundred-twentieth day after becoming a law and applies to actions and proceedings commenced on or after such effective date. The law takes effective October 14, 2010.
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There are two ways to change your name after you get married. For the common usage method, make sure that your new name is on your marriage certificate, get a new driver's license and social security card, and update existing records. The other method is to get a court order and update your records.
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Start a Marriage Certificate Request Letter in your area by clicking on your state. After you have made your selection, fill out some basic information for your Marriage Certificate Request Letter.
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Start a Death Certificate Request Letter in your area by clicking on your state. After you have made your selection, fill out some basic information for your Death Certificate Request Letter.
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I pay child support for both of my children under our current child support order. However, one of these children now lives with me. How can I stop paying child support for the child who now lives with me?
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My ex-wife and I have joint custody of our two children. Can I transfer my "custody" to my wife in the event of my death? I'm afraid my ex-wife won't allow my parents to be a part of my kid's life if I'm not around.
