One of the fiercest battles during the divorce process is usually the fight over child custody. It is not unusual for parents to go to extreme lengths to ensure they do not lose the custody battle. And in doing so, parents often make costly mistakes that can...
Helping the kids cope with the holidays after your divorce
Whether your divorce is still pending or you’ve already made it through the process, the first holiday season after your split with your spouse can be rough. It may be even rougher on the kids. You and your co-parent both (presumably) want this holiday season to...
Important information for unmarried fathers
Unwed fathers in New York generally have the same rights as married ones do. However, they must be sure to establish paternity so that they can assert them. How difficult it is for a father to establish paternity usually depends on how amicable his relationship is...
Your ex wants to send your child to an expensive summer camp: Can you stop them?
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...
