Child Custody

It’s an unfortunate reality that society tends to view mothers as more important than fathers when it comes to child custody matters. The fact of the matter, though, is that fathers have rights that are recognized by the courts, and judges understand that men and...

It isn't easy for courts to decide issues of child custody. They must balance the interests of both parents, but first and foremost comes their determination of the child's best interests. New York law recognizes that in most cases it's in a child's best interests to...

Addressing child custody may seem like an easy endeavor, but it can actually be quite complicated. Emotions are often intensified during custody disputes can give rise to difficult arguments which could potentially cause the subject child's interests to get lost in...

Divorce is difficult, even in those scenarios where the end of your marriage brings you some degree of relief. But your life will go on and bring you new opportunities. Oftentimes those opportunities will not only impact you, but also your children (and even...

Divorce and child custody cases in New York tend to involve unique situations that call for tailored solutions within the legal framework. In cases of unmarried parents, the dynamics may include additional challenges. A look at some aspects of the New York courts...

When getting divorced, it is not uncommon to have hard feelings toward your soon-to-be ex-spouse. In many cases, parents feel as though they should have sole custody of their children, and many times this desire is borne from an honest want not to ever have to deal...

For those with a busy schedule at work, daily life is tough. Our law office realizes that working excessive hours or performing job tasks that are very physically and mentally demanding creates other concerns, especially when it comes to the divorce process and...

For those in the middle of a custody dispute, there are countless factors to consider. First of all, the well-being of children should remain every parent's top priority throughout the process. One issue that some parents struggle with is alcohol abuse, whether they...

For parents who are approaching the divorce process, there are many concerns. However, custody is a critical issue to focus on, especially if a dispute with the child's other parent arises. There are many different topics for parents to review, but understanding the...