Successful Child Custody Resolutions
As parents, we understand nothing is more stressful than worrying about your children’s wellbeing. At Bryant & Bleier, we dedicate ourselves to the successful resolution of child custody matters. We use our experience and dedication to guide you every step of the way.
Effective Legal Strategies
It is vital that parents understand that the determination of custody comes down to two issues: First, determining parenting time for both parents. Second, determining how major decisions regarding education, medical issues, extracurriculars/camp, and religion will be made. Our attorneys listen carefully to the details of your family history, separation, objectives, and long-term goals.
Using our extensive knowledge and experience, we can guide and advise you on effective legal strategies and interpersonal strategies to keep things at home as amicable as possible.
Types Of Child Custody In New York
New York custody arrangements answer two main questions: who makes decisions for your child and where your child will live. Legal custody covers choices about education, medical care and religion. A court may give one parent sole legal custody or allow both parents to share decisions through joint legal custody. Physical custody focuses on where your child lives and how parenting time is divided.
If you and your co-parent cannot agree, the court looks at your child’s best interests. The court does not automatically favor either parent. Your child’s daily routine can also affect that review in practice. The judge may review your child’s safety and stability, each parent’s caregiving history and each home environment. The court may also consider each parent’s ability to meet the child’s needs and support a safe relationship with the other parent.
Dynamic Representation
As a part of our legal practice, we educate, advocate and negotiate persuasively for our diverse divorce clientele‘s best benefit. We can help you craft genuinely workable solutions that make the most positive results for your children.
Modifying A Child Custody Order In New York
A custody plan that once worked for your family may stop meeting your child’s needs. In New York, a parent who asks to change an existing custody or parenting-time order generally must show a substantial change in circumstances since the prior order. Once the parent makes that showing, the court considers whether the requested change would serve your child’s best interests.
A move, major schedule changes or new needs affecting your child may support a request for review. Ongoing conflict between parents may also matter when it keeps the current plan from working. We can help you review what has changed, explain how those facts may affect your options and prepare a request focused on your child’s needs.
Relocation And Parenting Time
Are you or your co-parent seeking to modify an existing custody order or agreement to relocate? We can help. Our lawyers will inform you of your options and help streamline the modification process.
Child Custody Disputes And Enforcement
Even a clear custody order can lead to conflict when parents disagree about parenting time, exchanges or major decisions. Problems can become more serious when one parent repeatedly denies parenting time or ignores part of the order. In that situation, you may need to ask the court to enforce the order instead of trying to resolve the issue alone.
We can review the order with you and identify the conduct causing the dispute. We can also explain the legal steps that may help you address repeated violations. When possible, we look for practical ways to reduce future conflict while protecting the stability your child needs.
Contact Us Today
Our law firm has the knowledge, background, client commitment and personal service that can make a positive difference in your future. Contact Bryant & Bleier, LLP, today to set an appointment for an initial consultation. Call us at 646-561-9227, or send an email message. We pledge to respond to it promptly.