Becoming a grandparent can be an exciting time in a person's life. Whether it is your first grandchild or fifth, you likely want to remain present in your grandchild's life. Unfortunately, events in life can strain a grandparent-grandchild relationship. Divorce can...
Child Custody
Woman leaving religion risks losing her children
Parents in New York and other states just want what is best for their children. While this seems like an easy task to accomplish, it sometimes means taking huge risks and making major sacrifices. Going through a divorce is anything but pleasant; however, it can be...
What can visitation look like in a custody matter?
Parents in New York and elsewhere work tirelessly to meet the needs of their children. This means providing and adequate and safe environment, ensuring that everything they require is provided to them. This is often easier when two parents are providing this care. But...
What is custodial interference?
Maintaining physical and legal custody of one's child after a divorce can be a huge win for a parent who wants nothing more than to continue to support their child's development. However, in many cases a New York parent will be asked to share physical and legal...
Is joint physical custody always right for a child?
Family law courts in New York can set forth a variety of different custody plans that suit the varying needs of the different children who come through their chambers. In some cases, it may be appropriate to grant one parent the sole physical and legal custody of a...
Third party visitation rights in New York
There are several different ways that child custody cases can be resolved in the courts of New York. Parents can share physical and legal custody of their kids, one parent may be granted sole physical custody of the kids while the parents share legal custody or one...
Custodial change may serve children’s needs in the New Year
If a New York resident takes the step to initiate legal action against another person in civil court, then it likely means that they have weighed their options and have determined that this action is the best way to protect his or her interests. Whether they wish to...
Child custody modifications may serve your child’s best interests
Often when New York parents end their relationships they have concerns over how their children will transition into their new lives. The parents may wish to eliminate as many changes as possible to their kids' schedules and keep life as normal as possible for the...
What does it mean to have legal custody of a child in New York?
In New York, there are two different types of child custody that must be settled when parents separate or divorce. The first is physical custody. Physical custody covers where a child actually lives and with which parent they spend their time. It is possible for a...
Know the possible outcomes of a New York child custody dispute
After the divorce or separation of parents in New York, it is imperative that the children of the failed relationship are looked after and provided with as much support as possible. To this end the courts of the state seek to preserve the children's best interests...