Child Custody

Divorces almost always result in one parent relocating, sometimes simply to a different neighborhood, but other times to a whole other state. Usually, such relocation can have a significant impact on the child and their relationship with the noncustodial parent....

What do you think of first when you think of someone who has child custody rights? Maybe you and your spouse are moving toward a divorce. Someone asks you if there’s going to be a disagreement over custody rights.  Odds are that the first thing you think of is...

When parents end their romantic relationship, it’s possible that they won’t remain in the same geographic area. This can pose a challenge when it comes to the children because one parent will have to be a long-distance parent.  Fortunately, technology and travel...

Many courts would agree that joint custody is in the best interests of children. Joint custody would mean that both parents make decisions for their children and work around a custody schedule. This often means parents are communicating with each other often to decide...

A divorce changes just about everything when it comes to family dynamics, especially when it comes to issues concerning the children. It’s natural to assume that your parenting time is exclusively “yours,” and that you’re free to do what you want with your children –...

For parents living in New York who are subject to custody arrangements, life can become even more complex than usual when their child’s other parent relocates to another state. Questions can arise about which state has jurisdiction over the case, how existing custody...

Bird's nest parenting, a relatively recent concept in co-parenting, offers a unique approach for families navigating separation or divorce. Unlike traditional co-parenting, where children move between their parents' separate homes, bird's nest parenting allows the...

Nowadays, it isn’t uncommon for a child to have parents who live in different states, let alone different cities. Due partially to geographic distance in many co-parenting scenarios, virtual visitation has become an increasingly popular and important aspect of...

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...