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...
Important elements of a parenting plan
If parents get divorced in New York, they are still required to raise their children together. In most cases, the exes will develop a parenting plan that determines rights and responsibilities. The plan can stipulate when each is allowed to have physical custody of a...
Working together to create a custody schedule
Going through a divorce or separation is always difficult, especially when minor children are involved. Children may feel like the divorce is their fault, or they may feel a sense of confusion and abandonment. Parents in New York should heed the advice of...
An infant has different visitation considerations
New York parents with infant children have a challenge in deciding upon a visitation schedule that works. Of course, the best interests of the child are the most important factor, but both parents have a right to spend time with the infant. When it comes to a very...
