Co-parenting your child can take lots of work. While co-parenting is usually the court’s preferred option, it doesn’t always work out. Your ex-spouse may not have your child’s best interests in mind, and that can harm your child’s growth and well-being. Sole custody...
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Child Custody
Errors in judgment can impact your custody case
Separating from your spouse can be tricky enough, but matters become even more complex when you have a child. Both parents, as well as the court, will have the best interests of the child in mind. The problem is that all parties don’t necessarily agree on what is best...
How consistency can help your children adjust to divorce
For children whose parents are going through a divorce, the transition to a new living arrangement can be stressful. Having to shuttle between two homes where different rules apply can take a toll on them, emotionally and psychologically. In addition, it can be...
Tips for peaceful child exchanges
If you and your co-parent are still struggling to get through drop-offs and pick-ups of your child without an argument breaking out, you’re not alone. These exchanges can be strained, at best, (and combative, at worst) if a break-up has been particularly difficult. ...
Managing gift-giving as co-parents
The first post-divorce holiday season can get very tricky for parents. All of the old rules and expectations you’ve established over the years with your co-parent have probably gone out the window -- especially where gifts are concerned. In the past, you and your...
Splitting child custody and visitation during the holidays
Divorced couples in New York who have children often have to compromise on custody and visitation. During the holidays, you may want to split custody time with your former partner. This can make things better for your kids as they get to spend that time with both...
Why might a child custody order need modification?
If you are a divorced parent in New York, you probably have a child custody order in place. Courts generally prefer that parents make an effort to work out any disputes over child custody between themselves. However, there are circumstances in which a modification may...
Making a co-parenting plan work
New York residents who co-parent know that it is not as simple as it sounds. With emotions running high and communication not always up to par, there are plenty of opportunities for pitfalls. However, there are ways to make co-parenting plans involving child custody...
Shared custody can negatively impact children
A concern for New York parents who get divorced is how to continue raising their children in a loving, supportive manner. They worry about their children’s reactions when the parents are no longer living together. One of the options that has been viewed as a positive,...
Alternatives to the week-on, week off custody arrangement
When it comes to divorce, figuring out how to manage child custody can be one of the most difficult parts of the process. Even if parents have an amicable divorce, they're aware that their children may be dealing with a lot of emotional issues regarding the split....