In New York child custody cases, the judge will make all final custody decisions. As the judge makes their determinations, they may consider just about any factor that relates to the best interests of the child. New York judges may consider the following factors: The...
Child Custody
What if the other parent isn’t sending our child to school?
Many custody orders in New York have different schedules for the summer and the school year. A new school year means you are busier and have additional responsibilities, including making sure your child attends school and getting them to any sports or extracurricular...
What if the other parent is not allowing your parenting time?
In a New York child custody and parenting time dispute, the children are frequently caught in the middle. Parents who have lingering animosity toward each other and let that impact whether they adhere to an already established agreement are making a mistake that can...
These situations may justify a request to modify custody
Your kids mean the world to you. That’s why you’re ready to fight when you disagree with a child custody or visitation arrangement. But before you go into court to seek a custody modification, you need to have clearly defined arguments that are supported by the facts...
When is it necessary to change a custody order?
For families in New York, once the upheaval and emotional drama of a divorce proceeding are over, life will go on. What this will look like usually depends on what direction one or both parents are heading, whether it is a career change, a decision to change school...
What you need to file for child support in New York
Child support is crucial for New York parents who are struggling financially. The child support process can be intimidating and figuring out the information necessary to even file a claim for child support can be confusing and complex. Basic requirements Before...
What factors are considered in awarding child custody?
When Long Island area parents decide they no longer are able to be together and their marriage is heading for a divorce they have often already been down a tough road. There are many important matters that need to be worked through in a divorce. Oftentimes emotions...
What should I know about child custody determination in New York?
In New York family law, many issues will be in dispute. Among the most complicated is child custody. People who are embroiled in a divorce are frequently worried about how custody will be determined, how much time they will have with the child and if fathers will have...
A father’s rights in child custody and parenting disputes
There was a time when most fathers probably thought they didn’t stand a chance of asserting any meaningful rights when it came to child custody and parenting disputes in family law court. However, that is definitely not the case today. For most family law judges, the...
The importance of child support in family law disputes
For divorcing couples and couples who were never married alike, a family law dispute will oftentimes center around how the children from the relationship will be impacted. The focus on where the children will live and who will make important decisions about their...