Not unlike the marriages that preceded them, divorces in which parents attempt to co-parent will not have a one-sized-fits-all template. Some divorced parents choose to limit their interactions with each other. An alternative known as co-parenting encourages parents...
Child Custody
Understanding legal custody
If you have a child, you know that a big part of your job as a parent is making decisions about how to raise your child. Some decisions have to do with day-to-day matters, such as whether your child should wear a coat today or what to serve for dinner tonight. Other...
Tips for making your kids comfortable in your new home
As readers of this blog know, we focus on divorce issues. This includes child custody issues. Indeed, in a recent blog post, we discussed how to juggle child custody during the holiday season. In this post, we will focus on how New York parents can make their...
How does domestic violence affect custody determinations?
Child custody determinations in New York are very fact-specific matters. The dynamics within each individual home contribute to the court’s decisions about which parent will receive custody of their children. Ultimately, courts make child custody determinations based...
It’s not too early to think about child custody and holiday plans
Child custody plans – even the most well-designed ones – can oftentimes cause tension and disagreements between parents. While most custody plans usually outline the broad strokes of how to handle legal custody, physical custody and visitation, there will inevitably...
Is divorce the same for everyone?
No two divorces ever look exactly the same. But, is there a difference between the experiences of gay divorcees and heterosexual divorcees? Marriage equality vs. divorce equality Since about 2015, marriage equality has been the law because it was recognized as a...
Helpful tips for a successful custody mediation
As part of the custody process in New York, you may attend a custody mediation. There are many benefits to using mediation to resolve your custody situation, rather than going through traditional litigation. Mediation is often challenging and emotionally draining;...
Are you following these co-parenting tips to avoid conflict?
Dealing with complex and contentious child custody issues can be enormously stressful. And truthfully, you’re likely to continue to confront challenges even after your divorce or nonmarital custody issue is settled in court. This is because you’re probably going to...
What factors are used to determine child custody?
Child custody can be a hot-button issue during many divorces. Parents are understandably concerned about the amount of time they will get to spend with their children following divorce. If you are going through a divorce and are concerned about child custody, it is...
What’s the difference between “legal” and “physical” custody?
Finding yourself wrapped up in a legal proceeding involving child custody can be emotional and stressful. Every day, there are parents in New York who must navigate complex relationships between themselves and their children – and the other parent. Whether the parents...
