FAMILY LAW – Child Custody

For child custody cases in New York, the deciding factor is the best interests of the child. Generally, this is what both parents will have in mind as well as the court. The problem is that not all parties may be in agreement on what the “best interests of the child”...

In high-conflict divorces involving children, it can be difficult to keep your emotions in check – but it’s essential during custody exchanges to keep the tension dialed back as much as possible.  How do you do that when you and your co-parent can’t stand the sight of...

You may have succeeded in leaving your ex, but another real challenge lies ahead if your narcissistic ex-partner and you share a minor child or children. Narcissists are legendary manipulators and this means they may resort to various tactics to try and gain an...

When parents divorce, the biggest issue that needs to be settled is child custody. Child custody determines each parent’s rights and responsibilities toward their children. It’s typical for both parents to want some custody of their children after divorce. To make...