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Child Custody New York

Child custody is a difficult issue, and often one of the most heart wrenching when a couple divorces. There are many options for child custody, and often, if the parents agree, they may choose how custody is divided within the parameters of child custody law. If they cannot agree, the courts will use child custody law to make the arrangements it feels are in the best interests of the child.
1. Local Companies
2. What Every Parent Should Know about Child Custody
3. Child Custody and Divorce
4. Determining Child Custody
5. Featured Local Company

1 . Local Companies

Glenn & Breheney PLLC
(845) 561-1951
372 South Plank Rd.
Newburgh, NY
Clifton Budd & DeMaria
(212) 687-7410
420 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY
Feldman Weinstein
(212) 869-7000
420 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY
HACKER & MURPHY, LLP (www.hackermurphy.com)
518-783-3843
7 Airport Park Blvd
Latham, NY
Blatchly & Simonson, P.C.
(845) 255-4600
3 Academy Street
New Paltz, NY
Blustein, Shapiro, Rich & Barone, LLP
(845) 692-0011
90 Crystal Run Road Suite 409
Middltown, NY
J. Philip Zand, Attorney
(845) 255-1556
153 Main Street
New Paltz, NY
Jonathan R. Sennett, P.C.
(845)383-1202
2 Main Street Suite 201
Kingston, NY
Lawrence R. Trank, PLLC
(845) 255-2848
124 Main Street, Suite 2B
New Paltz, NY
Town of New Paltz
(845) 255-0604 ext. 1
PO Box 550
New Paltz, NY

2 . What Every Parent Should Know about Child Custody

Parents will most often find themselves faced with child custody decisions when separating or divorcing. While each state's laws regarding child custody differ, and even within a state there may be some variations, you should know that the majority of state's do allow the parents to make the decision, if they are able to come to an amicable arrangement. No one knows your children or what is best for them the way you do, so making a child custody arrangement on your own will likely provide the best outcome for your children during this difficult time.

Parents can access a variety of resources when attempting to come up with a child custody arrangement on their own. In many states, child custody law allows for mediation between parents. Many states further require parenting classes for divorcing parents. A mediator can be an excellent choice to assist you in creating a fair and reasonable agreement that meets the child custody law in your state. Your attorneys may also be of assistance in providing you with information about child custody law in your state and how it applies to your individual situation. If parents are unable to choose a suitable custody arrangement for their children, the state courts will do so, according to child custody law in your state. While all courts strive to serve the best interests of the children, this is, nonetheless, not ideal at all.

3 . Child Custody and Divorce

Child custody agreements are one of the most difficult parts of any divorce. While children should never be used as a weapon in a divorce, unfortunately, they often are. How child custody is decided depends upon child custody law in your particular state. If you are divorcing, learning more about child custody law in your state is critical, particularly if both parents cannot agree on an appropriate child custody arrangement. Even if you are working together to create an acceptable child custody agreement, you will need to know child custody law in your state to make certain that the terms of your agreements meet legal requirements.

When determining child custody, you should consider the age of the children, who has been their primary caregiver, and parents' work schedules. If the children are of age to offer input, their preferences should also be taken into consideration. Furthermore, it is important, and typically considered in child custody law, that both parents have ample access to the children. If the children will live primarily with one parent, do be sure that the other parent has substantial access to the children.

4 . Determining Child Custody

Child custody law strives to determine child custody in the best interest of the children; however, the specifics of child custody law differ from state to state. Some states continue to favor traditional child custody arrangements, with the mother having primary custody and the father having visitation. Other states consider the parents equally and may be more apt to give custody to the father. Some states' child custody laws favor joint physical custody, in which the parents each have the children several days of the week, or a week at a time. This can be ideal, especially with older children, if the parents live near one another. Most states do allow parents to make this decision, if they can work together amicably to formulate a plan that fits the child custody law in their state.

If the court has to determine child custody using child custody law, there may be home visits, interviews with the children, and even psychiatric evaluations to insure that the placement is the in the best interest of the children. Your children may even have a court appointed guardian ad litem to look out for their interests in court. This process is difficult for both parents and children and is just one reason that it is ideal to cope civilly with your soon to be ex-spouse in order to come to an acceptable agreement regarding child custody.

5 . Featured Local Company

Glenn & Breheney PLLC

(845) 561-1951
372 South Plank Rd.
Newburgh, NY
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