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(These answers reflect New York State Law)

1. Breaking into a home with the intent of removing something that doesn't belong to you is considered robbery.
   
   False - Breaking into a home with the intent of taking something that doesn't belong to you involves the commission of the crime of burglary.
   
   
2. A person may obtain a divorce in New York State by bringing legal action in either the Supreme Court or the Family Court.
   
   False - Only the Supreme Court has the jurisdiction in the State of New York to grant a divorce.
   
   
3. For a Will to be valid in New York State it must be properly notarized.
   
   False - It needs to be witnessed by a minimum of two persons who receive no benefits under the Will. A Will does not need to be notarized to be valid.
   
   
4. An individual who goes bankrupt does not need to surrender all of his credit cards.
   
   True - Credit cards that have a zero balance do not need to be surrendered or forfeited upon filing a bankruptcy.
   
   
5. There is a presumption that a Wife in a divorce proceeding should receive custody of the children.
   
   False - The law in the State of New York does not presume that either a husband or wife is better able to take care of young children. New York State Courts determine custody issues based on the best interest of the child or children and other factors.
   
   
6. If an individual dies who has a Will the Will always needs to be probated.
   
   False - If an Estate is set up so no property passes through the Will, the Will does not need to be probated.
   
   
7. Grandparents are entitled to visitation rights in the event of a divorce.
   
   True - In New York State grandparents have visitation rights with their grandchildren in divorce situations.