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...
Child Custody
With child custody, putting children first is crucial
The dissolution of a marriage is one of the most challenging experiences a family can have. However, sometimes divorce cannot be avoided. A couple of tips may help New York parents to help their children while navigating potentially sticky issues such as child...
Fathers often lose child custody battles
The dissolution of a marriage in New York is a painful ordeal for two spouses, but it can become especially complicated when they have children and both parents desire full custody of the children. Unfortunately, fathers typically lose their child custody battles....
Child custody decisions can be complicated
From trying to figure out who will keep the family home to who will have to pay spousal support, or if anyone will need to at all, divorce can be a stressful and complicated process in New York. However, a major source of acrimony during a marital split-up has to do...
Divorcing New York parent? Consider shared child custody
For parents in New York considering a divorce, often one of their top concerns is how their children will be affected. The issue of child custody plays a large part in many divorce proceedings, with both parents concerned not only for the well-being of the child but...
Differences in parental rights for unmarried parents in New York
For many divorcing New York couples, child custody is their number one legal concern. Child custody and visitation rights may get even more complicated and difficult, however, for unmarried parents. And while many studies have attempted to demonstrate the benefits of...
Legal options when parent abducts child, violates child custody
Even after the divorce has been finalized, an individual's emotions may, at times, overwhelm his or her otherwise sound reason and judgment -- especially when it comes to the children. One parent may ignore a court-ordered child custody agreement and simply take the...
A parent’s checklist for paying child support
Financially providing for children is one of the legal responsibilities of all parents in New York. Child support payments help keep children fed, healthy and clothed. When parents fail to make their child support payments, this can have devastating effects on their...
A brief summary of the child custody law in New York
When it comes to family law, matters are generally under a state's jurisdiction. This includes child custody laws in New York. New York complies with the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act -- this fosters legal cooperation in regards to custody...
The “best interests” of children in child custody cases
In a divorce, parents may sometimes resolve the issue of who will get custody outside of the courtroom through negotiations and agreement. At other times, a New York family court judge makes the child custody decision. Either way, the main focus in every custody case...