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• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 1
  Short title.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 2
  Definitions.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 5
  Incestuous and void marriages.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 6
  Void marriages.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 7
  Voidable marriages.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 8
  Marriage after divorce.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 10
  Marriage a civil contract.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 11
  By whom a marriage must be solemnized.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 11-A
  Duty of city clerk in certain cities of the first class; facsimile signature of said clerk authorized.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 11-B
  Registration of persons performing marriage ceremonies in the city of New York.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 11-C
  Marriage officers.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 12
  Marriage, how solemnized.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 13
  Marriage licenses.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 13-AA
  Test to determine the presence of sickle cell anemia.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 13-B
  Time within which marriage may be solemnized.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 13-C
  Twenty-four hour provision waived in certain cases. Expiration Date: 07/01/1973
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 13-D
  Duty of clerk issuing marriage license.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 14
  Town and city clerks to issue marriage licenses; form.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 14-A
  Town and city clerks to issue certificates of marriage registration; form.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 15
  Duty of town and city clerks.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 15-A
  Marriages of minors under fourteen years of age.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 15-B
  Temporary provisions authorizing issuance of marriage license, upon court order, without consent of a parent in armed forces of United States, merchan
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 16
  False statements and affidavits.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 17
  Clergyman or officer violating article; penalty.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 18
  Clergymen or officer, when protected.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 19
  Records to be kept by town and city clerks.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 19-A
  Marriages on vessels; reports and records.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 20
  Records to be kept by the state department of health and the city clerk of the city of New York.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 20-A
  Certified transcripts of records; state commissioner of health may furnish.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 20-B
  Certification of marriage; state commissioner of health may furnish.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 21
  Forms and books to be furnished.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 22
  Penalty for violation.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 23
  Supervision of and inspection of town and city clerks' records by state commissioner of health.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 24
  Effect of marriage on legitimacy of children.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 25
  License, when to be obtained.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 50
  Property of married woman.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 52
  Insurance of married person's life.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 58
  Pardon not to restore marital rights.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 61
  Married person's domicile.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 70
  Habeas corpus for child detained by parent.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 71
  Special proceeding or habeas corpus to obtain visitation rights in respect to certain infant siblings.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 72
  Special proceeding or habeas corpus to obtain visitation rights or custody in respect to certain infant grandchildren.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 73
  Legitimacy of children born by artificial insemination.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 75
  Short title and statement of legislative intent.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 75-A
  Definitions.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 75-B
  Proceedings governed by other laws.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 75-C
  Application to Indian tribes.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 75-D
  International application of article.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 75-E
  Effect of child custody determination.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 75-F
  Priority.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 75-G
  Notice to persons outside state.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 75-H
  Appearance and limited immunity.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 75-I
  Communication between courts.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 75-J
  Taking testimony in another state.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 75-K
  Cooperation between courts; preservation of records.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 76
  Initial child custody jurisdiction.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 76-A
  Exclusive, continuing jurisdiction.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 76-B
  Jurisdiction to modify determination.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 76-C
  Temporary emergency jurisdiction.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 76-D
  Notice; opportunity to be heard; joinder.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 76-E
  Simultaneous proceedings.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 76-F
  Inconvenient forum.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 76-G
  Jurisdiction declined by reason of conduct.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 76-H
  Information to be submitted to court.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 76-I
  Appearance of parties and child.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 77
  Definitions.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 77-A
  Enforcement under Hague Convention.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 77-B
  Duty to enforce.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 77-C
  Temporary visitation.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 77-D
  Registration of child custody determination.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 77-E
  Enforcement of registered determination.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 77-F
  Simultaneous proceedings.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 77-G
  Expedited enforcement of child custody determination.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 77-H
  Service of petition and order.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 77-I
  Hearing and order.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 77-J
  Warrant to take physical custody of child.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 77-K
  Costs, fees and expenses.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 77-L
  Recognition and enforcement.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 77-M
  Appeals.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 77-N
  Role of prosecutor or public official.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 77-O
  Role of law enforcement.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 77-P
  Costs and expenses.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 78
  Application and construction.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 78-A
  Severability clause.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 80
  Guardians in socage.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 81
  Appointment of guardians by parent.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 82
  Powers and duties of such guardians.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 83
  Duties and liabilities of all general guardians.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 84
  Guardianship of a married minor.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 85
  Investment of trust funds by guardian.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 109
  Definitions.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 110
  Who may adopt; effect of article.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 111
  Whose consent required.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 111-A
  Notice in certain proceedings to fathers of children born out-of-wedlock.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 111-B
  Determination of issue of paternity by surrogate; limitations.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 112
  General provisions relating to adoption from authorized agencies.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 112-A
  Expedited calendaring of adoption proceedings.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 112-B
  Post-adoption contact agreements; judicial approval; enforcement.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 113
  Special provisions relating to adoption from authorized agencies.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 114
  Order of adoption.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 115
  General provisions relating to private-placement adoptions.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 115-A
  Special provisions relating to children to be brought into the state for private-placement adoption.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 115-B
  Special provisions relating to consents in private-placement adoptions.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 115-C
  Temporary guardianship by adoptive parent.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 115-D
  Petition for certification.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 116
  Orders of investigation and order of adoption.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 117
  Effect of adoption.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 121
  Definitions.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 122
  Public policy.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 123
  Prohibitions and penalties.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 124
  Proceedings regarding parental rights, status or obligations.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 140
  Action for judgment declaring nullity of void marriages or annulling voidable marriage.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 141
  Action to annul marriage on ground of incurable mental illness for five years; procedure; support.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 142
  Dismissal of complaint in action by next friend to annul a marriage.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 143
  Jury trial.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 144
  Proof required.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 146
  Judgment, how far conclusive.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 170
  Action for divorce.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 170-A
  Special action.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 171
  When divorce denied, although adultery proved.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 172
  Co-respondent as party.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 173
  Jury trial.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 175
  Legitimacy of children.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 200
  Action for separation.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 202
  Defense of justification.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 203
  Judgment for separation revocable.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 210
  Limitations on actions for divorce and separation.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 211
  Pleadings, proof and motions.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 220
  Special proceeding to dissolve marriage on the ground of absence.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 221
  Procedure.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 230
  Required residence of parties.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 231
  Residence of married persons.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 232
  Notice of nature of matrimonial action; proof of service.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 233
  Sequestration of defendant's property in action for divorce, separation or annulment where defendant cannot be personally served.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 234
  Title to or occupancy and possession of property.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 235
  Information as to details of matrimonial actions or proceedings.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 236
  Special controlling provisions; prior actions or proceedings; new actions or proceedings.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 237
  Counsel fees and expenses.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 238
  Expenses in enforcement proceedings.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 239
  Stay in divorce or separation action on default of payment.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 240
  Custody and child support; orders of protection.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 240-A
  Judgment or decree; additional provision.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 240-B
  Order of support by parent.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 240-C
  Review and cost of living adjustment of child support orders.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 241
  Interference with or withholding of visitation rights; alimony or maintenance suspension.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 243
  Security for payments by defendant in action for divorce, separation or annulment; sequestration.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 244
  Enforcement by execution of judgment or order in action for divorce, separation or annulment.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 244-A
  Enforcement of arrears which accrue during pendency of an enforcement proceeding.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 244-B
  Child support proceedings and enforcement of arrears; suspension of driving privileges.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 244-C
  Child support proceedings and enforcement of arrears; suspensions of state professional, occupational and business licenses.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 244-D
  Child support proceedings and enforcement of arrears; suspension of recreational license.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 245
  Enforcement by contempt proceedings of judgment or order in action for divorce, separation or annulment.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 246
  Persons financially unable to comply with orders or judgments directing the payment of alimony.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 247
  Alimony or maintenance payments suspended during confinement in prison.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 248
  Modification of judgment or order in action for divorce or annulment.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 249
  Trial preferences in matrimonial actions.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 251
  Filing of order in family court.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 252
  Effect of pendency of action for divorce, separation or annulment on petition for order of protection.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 253
  Removal of barriers to remarriage.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 254
  Confidentiality.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 270
  Laws repealed.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 271
  When to take effect.
• New York Domestic Relations Law Section 272
  References in this chapter.

Last modified: July 31, 2006