When you divorce a spouse with whom you share children, there are often two temptations that all divorced people should resist fervently. The first is to never again have anything to do with that person. This is completely unrealistic. After all, when you share...
Child Custody
Assault charges filed against father involved in custody dispute
Divorce proceedings in New York can easily become contentious. One often sees the strong positive emotions that a couple once shared with each other quickly turn in the opposite direction due to the complexities that inevitably accompany any divorce case. A lack of...
Custodial parent relocation basics
While divorce is generally not an easy process for two married people at any time, the issue becomes even more complicated when you have children. One of the most complex child custody situations pertains to relocation. Many concerns surround a custodial parent moving...
Do you think your ex is trying to alienate you from the kids?
Sharing custody after a divorce is the most common outcome for New York families. Unfortunately, not every parent accepts joint custody situations with grace. Some parents will use their children as a weapon against their ex in a divorce. They may try to sever the...
Tips for divorcing from a high-conflict personality
People with high-conflict personality types can come across as normal – even reasonable, while the people they traumatize can seem challenging. Yet a narcissist or someone with another personality disorder may be operating on a completely different level....
New York’s best interest of the child criteria
The best interest of the child Everyone wants the best for their children. They want to be there for them and watch them grow and have a hand in forming them into successful adults. In New York, when the court is deciding custody in complex cases, they always have the...
Who decides your child’s religion after divorce?
Settling matters with your soon-to-be ex-spouse during a divorce can be a messy and challenging process, and things only get more complicated with matters of religion. If you and the other parent practice different faiths, deciding which denomination your children...
You can’t buy child custody, but finances are part of the pitch
You and your spouse are going your separate ways, but you still need to determine custody. Even if you believe you have what it takes to provide a better upbringing for your children, you’ll have to get the court to agree. Studies have shown the when asking what is in...
The warning signs of parental alienation
A successful custody agreement preserves a child’s relationship with both parents. However, in some instances, when there is great strife between the parents, one parent will demean or disparage the other to such an extent they negatively alter the child’s view of the...