NYC Child Custody Lawyer

Protect your rights and your child’s best interests.

We are parents who make a living as NYC child custody lawyers.

Parents want the best for their children but in a divorce setting other emotions can take over making child custody one of the most divisive issues parents face. Hard decisions must be made about where your children primarily live (which may impact child support obligations), how much time each of you has with the children, as well as how you and the other parent will make decisions about your children’s education, healthcare and religious upbringing. As parents ourselves, we understand your biggest fear is losing custody or control over your children’s lives. Our goal is to help you make practical thoughtful decisions which focus on the best interests of your children under New York family law.

We know how important it is to you to get child custody issues right.

As NYC child custody lawyers, we believe that you and the other parent should do your best to negotiate an agreement together that resolves all custody issues involving your children. Negotiation is the more satisfying and cost-effective way to obtain an agreement because working together you can potentially reach a settlement faster. In addition, the more effort you invest in resolving these issues amicably, the more likely your children will thrive in their new environments. However, if settlement can’t be reached, we can put together a litigation strategy, which includes court intervention to finally decide the outstanding issues.

Our mission is to help you make well-informed decisions that resolve your matter quickly and effectively.

We believe in educating you about your rights and responsibilities and helping you reach a custody agreement that works for all of you. If there are any unresolved issues between you and the other parent, we typically go to court to use available legal remedies to facilitate closure on each issue. In these situations, we offer the extensive litigation experience and strong advocacy you need in New York court.

Let’s talk about how you can best proceed to resolve your issues.

We seek to find the best solutions for our clients. Please contact our NYC office to learn how our child custody lawyers can help you move your life forward in the positive direction you want.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How is child custody determined in New York?
A: In New York, child custody is determined based strictly on the “best interests of the child.” The court evaluates several factors, including each parent’s ability to provide for the child’s emotional and physical needs, the child’s relationship with each parent, and any history of domestic violence.

Q: What is the difference between legal and physical custody in NY?
A: Physical custody refers to where the child primarily lives, while legal custody dictates who has the authority to make major life decisions regarding the child’s education, healthcare, and religious upbringing. Parents can share joint legal custody even if one parent has primary physical custody.

Q: Can a child custody agreement be modified in NYC?
A: Yes, a child custody agreement can be modified in New York if there has been a substantial change in circumstances since the original order was issued, and if the court deems the modification to be in the child’s best interests.