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...
Child Custody
Is sole custody possible
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...
Demanding work schedules and custody matters
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...
Alcohol abuse and custody disputes
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...
Understanding the factors that influence custody outcomes
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...
Researchers say fathers’ post-divorce parenting time important
A major concern for couples who divorce in New York is how they will address child custody. Years ago, mothers were readily given primary custody of the children, and fathers were not prioritized when it came to parenting time -- the amount of time they spent with...
Child support matters may spark confusion in New York
Going through divorce can understandably be difficult for the entire family, especially from a financial standpoint. A financial aspect of divorce that can be particularly hard for parents to deal with is child support. Let us take a peek at how the family law court...
Parents can make divorce, child custody easier for children
According to research, over 50% of spouses throughout the United States end up breaking up. The divorce process can be emotionally difficult for spouses to deal with, and in the same way, children may have a hard time processing it. However, a couple of tips might...
Child custody and the holidays may spark conflict post divorce
The emotional effects of divorce can easily persist long after the divorce has been finalized. This is especially true when the holidays roll around, and it is particularly the case for the parents of young children in New York. However, a few tips may help those...
Child custody: New law promotes shared parenting
Shared parenting has become a more popular custody arrangement these days when parents in New York decide to separate. In the past, mothers were commonly awarded primary custody of children during proceedings. However, fathers are increasingly...