Divorce brings changes for everyone involved, including children, as the parties transition from living under one roof to sharing custody in two separate households. Suddenly, parenting plans start to revolve around a fixed schedule and detailed rules that were not necessarily in place during the marriage. Many parents make the mistake...
Category: Child Custody
Factors Considered During Child Custody Decisions in New York
Negotiating a child custody agreement is often the most difficult and important decision you will make while getting divorced. It’s not something you want to let the judge decide. And we doubt you want to try flipping a coin, asking a magic 8 ball, or doing eeny, meeny, miny, moe either.
Physical Custody vs. Legal Custody in New York
Until you are a parent yourself, you don’t really understand the immense responsibility of parenthood. The tiny human in your care needs food, diapers, a safe place to sleep, and a million other things to ensure their physical comfort. But they also require all the love and support you can give. As they...
Do Work-From-Home Parents Have an Advantage During Child Custody Matters?
The rise of remote and hybrid jobs that was accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic is here to stay. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, only a handful of industries have seen their work-from-home numbers shrink back to 2019 levels, even with some companies pushing return to office policies.
How to Ensure a Collaborative Parenting Plan For Christmas
Gone are the days when all you wanted for Christmas was an official Red Ryder carbine action two-hundred shot range model air rifle. Now that you are old enough to buy one for yourself (you swear you won’t shoot your eye out!), the things topping your holiday wish list are not sold...
Does Losing Your Job Affect Child Custody and Child Support?
Losing a job can be stressful and uncertain, especially when you have child custody and support obligations. Many parents worry about how unemployment might impact their existing custody arrangements or their ability to meet child support payments. It's important to understand that changes in your employment status can lead to modifications...
Do I Need To Get My Ex-Spouse’s Permission To Take My Child to Disney?
Planning a vacation with your child after a divorce can be exciting but also brings up important legal considerations. One of the most common concerns is whether you need your ex-spouse's permission to take your child on a trip, especially to a destination like Disney World. This question can be complicated,...
Co-Parenting Tips For Success During The School Year
Co-parenting during the school year can be both rewarding and challenging. As routines change and school responsibilities increase, parents must work together to create a supportive environment for their children. The school year brings demands, making effective co-parenting essential for the child’s academic success and emotional well-being.
When parents...
How to Preserve Privacy in High-Profile Divorces
Divorcing couples often prefer to keep the details of a divorce private. When couples are celebrities or high-profile individuals, keeping a divorce out of the public eye is often necessary for protecting the career, reputation, and finances of one or both spouses.
High-profile divorces require the skill and experience...
Cultural Considerations in Divorces: Addressing Legal and Financial Differences Across Cultures
Divorces are rarely easy to navigate in general, but when spouses come from differing cultural backgrounds, agreeing to the terms of a divorce can be particularly challenging. In cases like these, it’s particularly important to work with a skilled divorce attorney who can help you and your spouse arrive at a...