Why does the DIY Divorce program require my Social Security number?
Answer
A number of Domestic Relations Law sections require that Social Security numbers be submitted on official forms. Social Security numbers are required in order to comply with child support and maintenance orders. Vital statistics maintained by the New York Dept. of Health also require Social Security numbers.
Links & Files
- Domestic Relations Law 15 Duty of town and city clerks
- Domestic Relations Law 236 Special controlling provisions; prior actions or proceedings; new actions or proceedings
- Domestic Relations Law 240-A Judgment or decree; additional provision
- Domestic Relations Law 240-B Order of support by parent
- Public Health Law ยง 4139 Certificates of dissolution of marriages to be filed with the department; duties of county clerks in connection therewith
- 42 USC 666(a) Requirement of statutorily prescribed procedures to improve effectiveness of child support enforcement