Family law judges in New York and around the country tend to favor joint custody arrangements as research shows that children are happier when they spend time with both of their parents following a divorce. Once these arrangements are in place, any changes must be...
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Seeking a contempt ruling for failing to abide by a custody order
In an ideal world, court orders would be followed. That means that your child’s other parent would abide by the terms of your custody arrangement as ordered by the court. If you’re reading this post, though, then you know that we don’t live in an ideal world. Court...
The best interests of the child in a New York custody case
Child custody and visitation matters can be some of the most difficult for New York parents to address when going through a separation or divorce. It can be unfathomable for a parent to imagine going from a life where they saw their child every single day to one where...
What does sole custody entail in New York divorces?
As a parent, the hardest part of your divorce will likely be resolving your custody case. Even parents who part on amicable terms often have difficulty agreeing on custody matters. Yet, you may be splitting from your spouse due to their conduct, and you fear that...
Important points about child custody, visitation and relocation
Child custody and visitation is a common source for dispute in a New York divorce. Often, the issues center around which parent will have the child for the bulk of the time and how visitation will be handled. If the parents live relatively close to each other, the...
Child custody stalemate? Here’s how mediation can help
Child custody disputes can be difficult to resolve; they’re deeply personal, the stakes are enormous, and tensions are often already high between parties. For the divorcing couple, at the heart of the matter is the well-being of their child. Divorce can be a strenuous...
Appealing a Custody Decision/Order in New York State
Oftentimes, one parent is unhappy with the trial court’s custody decision after trial. Sometimes that parent is simply dissatisfied but lacks a legal basis to appeal; other times, that parent has a justifiable legal argument that requires appellate court intervention....
What if I want to modify my child custody order?
In most states, including New York, a parent can file for a child custody modification. Yet, the court doesn’t alter child custody orders without review. You must show that circumstances have changed substantially since your original custody order or that your...
Minimizing the impact of divorce on children
Parents who are going through an adversarial divorce in New York may be struggling to keep their composure in front of their children. Though it is easy to get into a pattern of saying negative things about an ex to one’s children, parents should keep in mind that...
Can you relocate with your kids after a divorce?
After an exhausting divorce battle, you may be ready to pack up all of your items, grab your children and move far away from your ex-spouse. Although relocating is an option, most of the time, when kids are involved, the custodial parent cannot move away without the...