Child Custody

After parents end their romantic relationship, one parent may move away. This means that they won’t live in the same area as their children any longer. This isn’t an ideal situation, but it’s still possible for the parent and their child to have a meaningful...

In some cases, couples going through a divorce are able to agree amicably on how to divide child custody rights. However, in many other cases, they cannot come to an agreement on their own, so the court must make a ruling. Part of this process involves issuing a child...

When co-parenting, the holiday season can be both cheerful and challenging for many families. The holidays often involve family gatherings, traditions and memories that both parents want to share with their children.  However, managing custody schedules can be a...

During divorce, couples do not just have to divide physical custody – which determines where their child lives – but also legal custody. This is the right that parents have to make decisions for their children. These decisions could address healthcare, education,...

Co-parenting can be challenging even if you and your spouse have an amicable divorce. Setting some rules from the outset is wise. Here is how you can do this: Determine how you will communicate Effective communication is essential in all divorce-related matters,...

If you share children with the person you are divorcing, one of the things you must do is work out how to split parenting. It’s an issue that can often cause friction, as understandably both parents may hate the thought of not being able to spend as much time with...

Parents can decide who keeps their children and each parent’s responsibilities with a child custody arrangement. A child custody arrangement is often not made to last forever. Certain situations and events can happen that can cause parents to consider negotiating a...

Child custody decisions in New York are based on the child’s best interests. As such, a child’s preference over which parent they want to live with post-divorce is among the factors the court will consider when issuing custody orders. The extent to which a child’s...

Divorce is a difficult period for all parties involved, especially when children are in the picture. Family court considers the well-being of children above everything else and seeks to better ensure their safety and emotional stability throughout the process.  In...

If you co-parent with your ex and you already have a parenting plan in place, chances are that you have some sense of what your summer schedule is going to look like. However, that is not a forgone conclusion. Perhaps your parenting plan simply states that you’ll need...