NON-TRADITIONAL FAMILY LAW ISSUES

Non-traditional families can face many legal issues in New York, including those related to divorce, child custody, and estate planning.

Non-traditional families have the same rights as traditional families when it comes to divorce, alimony, child support, and marital property distribution. However, child custody laws can be complex and may favor biological parents.

Some examples of non-traditional families include: Single-parent families, Cohabiting couples, Same-sex couples, Polygamy, and Grandparents raising grandchildren.