Child Custody

Dividing the winter holidays can be very tricky after a divorce. In some cases, parents may not live close together. In other cases, they may adamantly want to be with the children at the same time. But there are steps that parents can take to determine in advance how...

Co-parenting is inevitably a challenging process. Adults have to acclimate to spending less time with their children. They need to learn how to communicate with one another in an appropriate manner and abide by the schedule established by their custody order. The New...

It can be difficult to move after a divorce if you and your ex have children. This is because your parenting time and child custody rights should have been defined during the divorce. In most cases, parenting time will be split between each person. But this means that...

Child custody matters can be complex and emotionally charged, particularly when parents do not have a custody order in place – and this is particularly true when one parent decides that they suddenly want to relocate somewhere out of New York state with their child....

Making virtual visitation work for both co-parents is crucial for maintaining strong parent-child relationships and promoting effective co-parenting. Yet, this is certainly easier said than done. Arrangements that work for all must consider the needs of both...

It’s not uncommon for parents to live in different states and share an interstate child custody agreement. An interstate custody agreement ensures that parents have visitation rights and obligations even when parents don’t live in the same state. An interstate child...

You are a dedicated parent as well as a military serviceperson. While it’s perfectly feasible to mix the two, it can be challenging, particularly if you have been through a divorce. You’re concerned about how to maintain a strong bond with your child during the times...

Are you going through a divorce with children involved? Then you’re going to need to draft a parenting plan. To better ensure that your parenting plan is workable for you and your co-parent, you should consider the following: What will custody look like? Custody...

There is a lot of misinformation out there about child custody decisions. Some people believe that mothers are more likely to be awarded custody of their children than fathers, even if the father is equally capable of caring for the child. The bias may stem from...

For all practical purposes, your marriage is over – but you and your spouse still have young children whose needs have to be considered. As their parents, one of your biggest concerns is probably providing a sense of stability for the kids as you work through this...