New York law prefers that both parents share physical custody whenever possible. However, there are scenarios in which it is not in the child's best interest for this to happen, which means that other arrangements must be made. One parent lives far away Joint physical...
If you and your spouse have a special needs child and are going through a divorce in New York, you are probably concerned about how you will continue co-parenting your child and meeting all their needs when you are no longer living in the same house. Co-parenting a...
During a New York family law case, the court will focus on the child’s best interests. However, that can be difficult to discern based solely on what the parents say. In complicated cases, it might be necessary for the judge to speak to the child privately. Knowing...
If you're like most New York parents, you do a good job of caring for your child. However, this doesn't mean that your child won't at some point request to live with your former partner instead of staying with you. Ideally, you won't take the request personally and...
Nesting is a custody arrangement in which children stay in the family home while the parents take turns living there with them. This method is becoming an increasingly popular alternative to traditional custody arrangements in New York as it aims to provide a stable...
Complex child custody disputes affect both parents and children. In the case of international child custody disputes, the uncertainty that accompanies navigating foreign custody laws may cause even greater amounts of stress for all of the parties involved. Hague...
While co-parenting is often in the best interests of your children, there are situations where the arrangement can go south for the parents. Parents who let their negative feelings affect how they talk about their ex in front of their children could be doing more...
Traditionally, the holidays are about family. When you have children with your former spouse, the holidays may become more complex as you ensure your children enjoy the festivities without feeling like they are missing out on anything. Your family may not look like it...
When you share a child with someone who lives outside the United States, it can bring about some complications for custody arrangements. The situation will involve orders and laws from each country that could become confusing. The good news is the American Bar...
When the relationship between you and your child’s other parent ends but you both plan to continue to coparent with one another, you may need to pursue custody over your son or daughter through New York’s family court system. If you do so, it is important that you...
