Are you considering moving overseas with your child? Maybe it is for a career opportunity you do not want to miss, a chance to be closer to family or just a desire for change. No matter the reason, relocating abroad with your child as a custodial parent is not as...
A lot of custody cases devolve into parents attacking each other’s parenting abilities with little or contradictory evidence. This can leave a judge in a difficult position, not knowing which side to trust and what kind of custody order to issue. That’s why the court,...
If you are navigating through a child custody dispute in New York, chances are that it has become obvious how difficult these situations can sometimes be to conclude. The concept of the custody of a child involves so many different aspects that any single issue may...
Many New York divorces involve child custody issues. The most obvious question is which parent should be granted physical custody of any children. The next most obvious question is whether the non-custodial spouse should be ordered to pay child support to the...
Obtaining a fair child custody arrangement is a top priority for most New York parents. After all, the quantity and quality of time you spend with your child can impact their well-being and dictate the dynamics of your relationship with them. But all of this can be...
When you are are a parent subject to a child custody order, it isn't so easy to just pick up and move. This is particularly true if you are the primary custodial parent and you wish to move with your child. Both parents have rights and responsibilities with respect to...
New York law recognizes two types of child custody: legal and physical. Physical custody is also referred to as parenting time. Legal custody refers to the right to make major decisions for the child, while physical custody involves who the child lives with and when....
Custody orders in New York are created with the best interests of the children in mind. Once your custody order is entered, you must follow it or face being found in contempt of court. But what happens if your circumstances change, making it impractical or impossible...
If you are getting divorced, and you and your spouse have children under age 18, you must work out the details of child custody. These can include which parent the child will live with at what time, how you and the other parent will handle drop-offs and pickups, and...
While many parents hope to raise their children together, there are situations where it is necessary to terminate one parent’s rights. When a parent’s rights are terminated, it means that they are no longer legally responsible for the child. This is done when it is in...