Child Custody

As the school year winds down, the predictable rhythm of early morning bus pickups gives way to summer. And if you are a divorced or separated parent, the extended school break demands a complete shift in daily logistics. While your primary child custody decree may...

If you are a father going through a custody case in Kingston, New York, you might wonder if the court will automatically grant you 50/50 custody. The short answer is no. New York courts do not guarantee equal parenting time to either parent. Instead, judges focus on...

Custody disputes often begin when everyday parenting questions suddenly create a long-term legal impact. In New York, many factors shape custody decisions, not just a single disagreement or moment. Understanding the issues that make custody disputes harder can help...

Child custody disputes can become more contentious than many expect, resulting in serious allegations being lobbed by each parent. This can include accusations that one parent has engaged in parental alienation. If you’re on the receiving end of parental alienation...

Dealing with a child custody issue can be stressful. You and your child’s other parent may have vastly different views on the best way to raise your child, and your time and relationship with your child can be on the line. This can lead to some highly contentious...

New York family law cases can be particularly difficult when children are involved. While there are often news reports of complicated cases in which allegations between the parents fly back and forth amid an extended dispute over who gets custody and how visitation is...

In an ideal world, you and your child’s other parent would be able to effectively co-parent so that you raise your children with a shared vision. While this type co-parenting relationship is often contemplated in initial custody orders, whether negotiated or...

It can take a lot of time, energy, and stress to resolve a pending custody issue. Once the matter is resolved, you might feel as if a weight has been lifted from your shoulders. However, you might find that relief to be short-lived, as custody issues can quickly...

Change is part of life in New York. Sometimes, change comes slowly and sometimes it occurs suddenly. However it occurs, people have to adjust their lives to the changes they experience. Sometimes, it is easier to adjust their lives than other times. For instance,...