Child Custody

Child custody and support matters must be included as part of the divorce decree, but many couples initially develop custody and support agreements through Family Court before they file for divorce. If you or your spouse have just filed for divorce, your attorney should plan to file for … [Read more...] about Do I Petition In Family Court In Queens For Child Custody And Support, Or Is That Part Of The Divorce Settlement?

With the permission of a Family Court judge, yes, you can. Getting the judge’s permission almost always requires that your former spouse approve and that an updated custody agreement is in place. For obvious reasons, these can be very sensitive negotiations that demand a lot of flexibility … [Read more...] about Can I Move Out Of State With Our Children?

Custody issues are never easy, and while New York courts understand that a person’s life may take them out of state after a divorce, you may not move your children out of state without the court’s permission. This is doubly true if your former spouse is opposed to the move. Making these … [Read more...] about Am I Able To Accept A Job Offer Out Of State Without Giving Up Custody?

New York recognizes two types of custody, legal and physical. If a parent has sole legal custody of a child, that parent is responsible for making major decisions about the child, such as choices about medical and surgical procedures, where the child goes to school, what religious instruction (if … [Read more...] about What Are The Different Kinds Of Custody?

Parents are typically responsible for child support until their children reach 21 years of age, but there are circumstances that reduce that. If your child enlists in the military, Peace Corps, or fall under other situations where they will no longer be living at home, the child support … [Read more...] about How Long Will My Spouse Have To Pay Child Support?

There are a lot of reasons why it’s important that you encourage – or even require – your child to participate in scheduled visits. First, your child deserves to have as normal a relationship as possible with both of his parents. Living apart can create challenges to that, and it’s your job … [Read more...] about My Child Doesn’t Want To Attend Visitation With My Former Spouse. Do I Have To Make Him Go?