New York Custody

Nothing is more traumatic for a child than being in the middle of a custody battle.  Unfortunately, many children are placed in this position, which can be emotionally devastating.  Child custody disputes can happen between divorced parents, unmarried parents, or grandparents.  Child custody refers to the legal responsibility of a parent or guardian to ensure a child’s safety, security, and overall well being.  In New York, a person is considered a child until he/she reaches the legal age of 18.

Custody battles are never easy.  In many cases, parents will find it difficult to come to a mutual agreement regarding the custody arrangement.  When a child custody agreement cannot be reached between parents, New York courts must get involved.  In all child custody cases, the court has one objective, and that is to protect the child’s best interests and security. 

New York Courts and Child Custody
In New York, there are two types of child custody that may be awarded by the court.  They are physical custody and legal custody.  Physical custody refers to where the child will live on a daily basis.  Legal custody is the right to make decisions on behalf of the child.  These decisions may relate to things such as the child’s healthcare or education.  Both the physical and legal custody of the child will be addressed by the court. 

In all child custody cases, New York courts must evaluate certain factors before awarding physical and/or legal custody to any person.  By considering these factors carefully, the courts can make a decision that will ensure the safety and well being of the child.  Some of the factors the court will take into consideration are:

• The quality of care offered by each parent
• The quality of each parent’s home
• Which parent the child is currently residing with and the duration of that arrangement
• Which parent the child prefers to live with (if the child is above a certain age)
• The financial status of each parents
• All incidents of domestic abuse, if any
• Whether the child will be separated from siblings
• The ability of each parent to provide proper healthcare for the child
• The willingness of each parent to accommodate the custody arrangement

New York Child Custody Attorneys

If you are a parent or grandparent who is involved in a child custody dispute, you should speak with a skilled New York child custody attorney.  The knowledgeable attorneys at The Law Offices of Martin K. Lang have over 20 years experience helping clients with their child custody matters.  At The Law Offices of Martin K. Lang, our family law attorneys are attentive and compassionate to our clients needs.  When you work with our experienced child custody attorneys, you can be assured that you are retaining reliable legal representation and up-to-date resources.  We will do everything possible to make sure your child custody case is handled in a timely, professional manner. 

Our initial consultations are free of charge so that you can seek the guidance you need without having to spend money on unjustifiable legal fees. 

Contact The Law Offices of Martin K. Lang
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The Law Offices of Martin K. Lang proudly serves clients throughout New York in Long Island, Garden City, Suffolk County, Nassau County, and Mineola. 
 

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