Child Custody

When parents separate or divorce in New York, one of the most pressing questions involves where the children will live. Many parents wonder if their child can simply choose which parent to stay with. The answer is more nuanced than a simple yes or no. In New York, a...

If you live apart from your children, you may not be able to get the face-to-face parenting time you would like. This could be down to how the court split custody and parenting time, because you or the other parent has moved out of the area or because you are away for...

Handing over the children to a co-parent can often be a moment of considerable tension in a parent's week. This is especially true if these parents are only recently divorced. Allowing things to continue being uncomfortable won’t benefit you or your children. The...

After your divorce, the court split up your custody rights equally between you and your ex. You both have physical custody rights, so your child lives with you part of the time and with your ex the rest of the time. But the court also divided legal custody rights,...

Co-parenting a baby or toddler generally requires a significant degree of patience, frequent communication between parents and flexibility. Unlike older children, young ones cannot express their needs clearly and thrive on consistency. When a very young child needs to...

Co-parenting a teen is notoriously challenging. As your child begins seeking greater independence, you may find yourself second-guessing your approach. If you are co-parenting your teen with your ex, you may be second-guessing theirs too. Teens naturally crave more...

When parents go through divorce and possibly child custody disputes, emotions can run high. In some cases, a court may require supervised visitation to help ensure a child's safety and well-being. While the term may sound a little harsh, supervised visits are meant to...

Child custody cases are often the most emotionally difficult part of a divorce. Parents want to protect their children and stay involved in their lives. However, when there is conflict or disagreement, custody disputes can be hard to resolve. Several factors can make...

The days when children have to move from one parent’s home to the other parent’s home can be stressful for the kids. They’ll likely feel a range of emotions, including sadness of having to spend time away from one parent and excitement of getting to spend time with...

Many couples choose collaborative divorce over mediation and litigation because it offers some of the best aspects of both. In collaborative divorce, spouses commit to working with each other, assisted by their individual legal representatives, to reach agreements...