When divorce takes center stage in a relationship, the children are often the most affected. New York law knows how important it is to protect kids during this time. The state has rules to ensure the children's well-being is a top priority during divorce. Let us see...
Child Custody
How Long Island family courts handle parental alienation claims
Parental alienation cases challenge Long Island family courts in Suffolk and Nassau Counties. As divorce rates remain steady and custody disputes change, judges, attorneys and mental health professionals must identify, address, and reduce the effects of parental...
Can working fathers obtain primary custody of a child?
Many fathers wonder if their careers could hinder their chances of obtaining primary custody of their children. Historically, mothers were typically the default primary caregiver. The good news is that courts today are more focused on the child's well-being than...
How does shared custody work in New York?
Many parents worry that their divorce will harm their relationship with their children. Sharing legal and physical custody, as long as there is cooperation from both parents, may be the best way for parents to maintain strong relationships with their kids after the...
If my new year is not great, can I adjust my child support?
If you owe child support in Long Island, New York, the question of adjusting support amounts due to changing financial circumstances is valid. After all, your financial circumstances change, and if they do, you may need to change your support obligations. The key is...
Communicating positively about child custody matters
Whenever possible, it is in your child’s best interest to resolve child custody matters amicably and to maintain a positive relationship with your child’s other parent. There are steps you can take to achieve this. Communication between parents First, it’s important...
Tips for co-parenting during the holidays
The holidays are coming up which usually means busy times and some extra stress. When you are co-parenting a child, the holidays bring a special type of challenge. Remember that the most important priority during the holidays should be making sure your children have a...
Moving with a child custody agreement in place
When a parent has a child custody agreement but needs to move to a new location, they may have questions about the process they need to follow. Relocation overview A parent may need to relocate for several reasons, like a new job opportunity, to be closer to family or...
Myths about fathers’ rights
If you are a father who is facing a child custody dispute in New York, you may have some questions and concerns about your rights. Unfortunately, some pervasive myths about fathers’ rights remain about fathers’ rights in child custody cases. Mothers always get custody...
Custody strategies for fathers
Many New York fathers still face an uphill battle in custody court. Traditional notions of the mother being a child’s primary caregiver still persist. New York, like most states, uses a “best interest of the child” standard when determining custody. Shared custody is...