When men enter the courtroom to make a case for their custodial rights, some have a perception that the deck is stacked against them from the beginning. This feeling of societal gender bias can impact the way in which fathers respond to a judge’s ruling, which can...
Child Custody
When should child custody orders be modified?
Child custody is a difficult topic for many Suffolk County parents who have gone through the divorce process. It can be heart-wrenching for a parent to recognize a future in which one's children may not permanently live in their home. However, courts throughout the...
Parental relocation in New York
When a divorced couple has a child custody order in place, there may be a circumstance where the custodial parent wants to move. This may be to pursue a job opportunity, to relocate closer to family or friends or to be near a new school district. Many child custody...
Understanding the basics of New York child support requirements
Divorcing New York couples with minor children often put child support at the top of their list of concerns. Will I be required to pay child support or will my ex-spouse be required to pay support to me? How much will the payment be? Can an order for child support be...
Legal custody vs. physical custody: key points in family law
In a New York divorce, children can frequently get caught in the middle. For couples that are moving forward with the end of a marriage, the relationship may be contentious with many disputes coming to the forefront. Children are vulnerable in this situation and it is...
Basic concepts at the heart of child custody issues
Families in New York who face child custody issues are understandably concerned about how, exactly, these issues might be resolved. After all, the vast majority of parents care deeply about how their children will be impacted by a divorce or, if the parents were never...