Fathers with a criminal record often wonder how it might affect their custody rights in New York. Family courts look at many factors when deciding custody, and a past mistake doesn’t automatically mean you lose your parenting rights. What matters most is how your...
Holidays can bring joy, but they can also create tension when you share custody with a difficult ex. Disagreements about schedules, travel, and traditions can leave everyone feeling frustrated. By planning ahead and focusing on your child’s well-being, you can make...
When parents in New York separate or divorce, creating a co-parenting plan can help ensure that the best interests of the child are met. A co-parenting plan is a detailed agreement that outlines how parents will share responsibilities for raising their child,...
Fathers in New York can seek full custody of their children. However, the process can be difficult. Courts prioritize the child's best interests when making custody decisions, and both parents receive equal consideration. Here’s what fathers should know if they aim...
Parental rights give legal authority and responsibility to a parent over their child’s care, upbringing and well-being. These rights include decisions about education, medical care and housing. However, in some cases, a court may decide to end those rights...
In family law, the question of custody often revolves around the child's best interests. Fathers seeking more custody time in New York need to understand how courts make these decisions. If you're a father looking to gain more time with your children, several key...
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...
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...
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...
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...
