Child Custody

It depends on the specifics of the custody modification being sought, but if the other parent is seeking full custody and you miss the hearing without notifying the court, it is possible that your ex may get a default judgment. An attorney can help ensure that you are fully represented and ask the … [Read more...] about If I Miss A Court Date For A Custody Modification Hearing In Queens, Can I Lose Custody Of My Child?

While you’ll want to consult your custody agreement for specifics, in general, you are allowed to travel internationally with your child when you have legal and physical custody in Queens. Your custody agreement may specify certain things, like making sure the other parent is informed of travel … [Read more...] about Can I Travel Internationally With My Child If I Have Full Custody In Queens?

When parents disagree on matters of a child’s health, significant problems can arise when it comes to decision making in a custody framework. The problems are worse when one spouse has the legal authority to make important decisions, like whether to seek help for mental health conditions, but … [Read more...] about What Do I Do When My Spouse Has Full Custody In Queens But Isn’t Taking Our Child’s Mental Health Issues Seriously?

When you take actions outside of your custody agreement, even when you and your former spouse are in perfect agreement, it’s important to make sure that the new terms are ratified by court order. Failure to do so can lead to problems down the road. When you take custody of one of your children in … [Read more...] about Do I Need A Court Order To Take Custody Of One Of My Two Children In Queens, At My Ex’s Request?

If the custody agreement you’ve already worked out in Family Court is working well for both parents and your child, then there’s no need to negotiate another one during your divorce. The court can simply use the existing order as your divorce child custody agreement. Even if your custody … [Read more...] about If We’ve Worked Out Custody In Family Court, Do We Have To Do It Again To Get A Divorce In Queens?

No, non-custodial parents can move out of state without notifying the court, though whether your children will be able to visit you according to your visitation agreement is a question you should consider closely. Some visitation agreements prohibit taking your child out of state without the … [Read more...] about Does The Court Have Any Say In Whether I Can Move Out Of State, As The Non-Custodial Parent In Queens?