A Guide to Co-Parenting A…

A Guide to Co-Parenting After Divorce

Conflict is an unfortunate reality during the divorce process for most spouses who share children. However, the way in which you and your ex choose to move forward and parent will have a significant impact on your children’s lives. Although there i… Read More
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How the “Best Interests of the Child” Are Determined

When a New York court evaluates a child custody or support matter, the “best interests of the child” come first and foremost. While parents are free to enter into a custody arrangement outside of court using mediation or another alternative dispu… Read More
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What to Know About Child Custody in Divorce

If you are parting ways with your spouse and you share a child, it’s important to know what to expect during the legal process. Neither parent has a greater right to child custody in divorce — and these matters can often be contentious and emotio… Read More
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What to Include in Your Parenting Plan

A parenting plan is a legally binding document that outlines how parents will work together to raise their children upon divorce or separation. It specifies how parents will spend their time with the children, how decisions will be made, and how the… Read More
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Types of Child Custody in New York

Child custody is often one of the most emotional and contentious issues in a divorce or when parents who are not married part ways. Custody matters concern where the child will live and who will be responsible for making crucial decisions concerning… Read More
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5 Tips to Working Togethe…

5 Tips to Working Together as Parents After Separation

As parents, it can be challenging to navigate co-parenting after separation or divorce. Communication and coordination between both parties is crucial to creating a healthy and happy environment for your children. Communicate Openly and Effectively O… Read More
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How to Prepare for a Child Custody Evaluation

Child custody evaluations are a critical component of many family law cases, and being well-prepared for this process is essential to ensuring a favorable outcome for you and your children. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the various asp… Read More
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Can My Custody Agreement Impact My Vacation Plans?

Vacation Season Is Coming As summer vacation quickly approaches, kids who will be getting off of school are starting to look forward to what incredible trips their parents may have planned for them. Divorced parents, however, have a different challen… Read More
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What You Need to Know Abo…

What You Need to Know About Modifying Custody Agreements

Adapting With the Circumstances Life changes can happen at any time — and with those changes comes the need to adapt to your new circumstances. For example, if you lose your job, you have to plan how to modify your current budget to meet your new s… Read More
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3 Practical Strategies fo…

3 Practical Strategies for Prevention of Parenting-Plan Problems

Creation of a parenting plan can go off track easily. It is difficult to streamline the schedules of two households to work together, but it is essential in a divorce that you find a way to come up with a plan that works for everyone. New York courts… Read More
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