The best-case scenario for child custody is an amicable arrangement. However, this is not always how things play out, unfortunately. According to the New York Courts, the court can order child custody arrangements until the child is 18 years old. Decisions about child...
Child Custody
Will a parenting coordinator benefit your family?
You and your spouse likely both want the best for your child. However, during and after an adversarial divorce, you find yourselves struggling to see eye-to-eye on what that looks like or how to get there. To help you set aside the conflict for the benefit of your...
How can you deal with a manipulative co-parent?
When you notice your ex-spouse continually lying and using manipulative tactics to get his or her way, then you may worry that there is no effective method to solving this problem. Learning about how manipulation works and how to deal with it can help you as you...
How can parental alienation harm you?
If you notice your co-parent subtly manipulating your children into fighting with you or not talking to you, it may be time to learn about parental alienation. The lasting effects of this phenomenon can cause you and your children to feel stressed out and hostile....
A judge does not always award joint custody
If you are facing a child custody battle, you may be wondering what it will entail. If you and your soon-to-be-ex-spouse cannot come to an agreement about custody, the court will make the decision for you. A judge considers what is best for the child above any other...
Claiming children as dependents when custody is shared
Family law judges in New York and around the country tend to favor shared physical child custody whenever possible because research shows that children fare better following a divorce when they spend significant time with both of their parents. While these...
Features of the Hague Abduction Convention
Abduction cases involving a parent who takes their child to another country can be devastating to New York families. Fortunately, the United States, among other countries, is a member of the Hague Abduction Convention treaty, which protects children from international...
What is sole legal custody and why is it important?
Most courts in New York prefer to award parents joint custody so that the child can continue to have a relationship with both parents. However, if one parent is abusive, it's in the other parent's best interest to seek sole custody of their child. As they fight for...
Your holiday custody planning should start right away
Navigating the holiday season is challenging for many families. The uptick in activities can make this difficult, and when you add in a child custody agreement, it gets even more complex. Some parents might be tempted to wait until the last minute to address child...
Fighting a custody battle with a narcissist isn’t easy
Child custody cases must focus on what's best for the children; however, this can be virtually impossible for you to make happen if you're walking away from a narcissist. The nature of narcissism means that the person can't think of others. Instead, everything they do...