You love your children, and you have absolutely no problems paying for their needs -- but you don’t believe that your child needs an expensive stay at a special summer camp this year. Your ex-spouse, however, thinks that a summer camp focused on coding, dance or...
A co-parenting plan can protect your children
Divorcing New York parents might think they are shielding their children from the conflict and stress of their situation, but most children can still sense their parents’ anxiety. There are ways to protect your children from the stressors of divorce, and that way is...
Have you considered nesting as a custody plan after your divorce?
Are you struggling to come up with a good child custody solution as you go through a divorce? It’s not that you and your spouse are fighting over the kids. You both agree that you should share time and responsibilities. It’s just that you’re not sure how to do it. ...
Tips for joint custody in New York
If you and your ex-spouse have gone through the divorce process and you have children together, the judge may have issued a joint custody order. Under this order, both of you are custodial parents who spend roughly equal amounts of time with the children and have...
How do judges decide custody?
When it comes to child custody battles in New York, the judge ultimately has the final decision. However, most judges know that the child's livelihood is in their hands. They'll want to gather all the facts before making a decision so they know they're acting in the...
What might cause a parent to lose custody of their child?
Once a parent has been awarded full custody in New York, it might be tempting to assume that they'll have full custody forever. However, a parent can lose custody if the court has reason to believe that the parent has been mistreating their child. Here are some of the...
How can parents in New York request a child support modification?
When the court orders a parent to pay a specific amount of child support, that amount might not be relevant forever. If the parent experiences a decrease in income, they might find it difficult to make the required payment. If they experience a sharp increase in...
Tips for successful joint custody arrangements
Personality conflicts and lingering issues from the divorce often make joint custody arrangements more difficult for New York parents. However, it is possible for two divorced people to be able to co-parent so long as they follow a set of rules that help them keep...
Parenting plans that prevent conflict
A carefully prepared parenting plan can help reduce the likelihood of conflict between parents in New York after divorce. While parents going through an amicable divorce may not need this level of detail in their parenting plan, others may find that dealing with some...
How domestic violence can influence child custody orders
Parents in New York and throughout the country may be allowed to retain custody of their children after a divorce. In some cases, this might be true even if they engaged in domestic violence against their former spouse or their children. An abusive parent may be...
