Understanding New York’s child custody laws can help you know what to expect when you head to family court. Refer to our blog to learn what factors are considered when determining child custody, why joint custody is generally the preferred choice of the court, how to modify an existing custody agreement, and much more.
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When A Parent Defaults On Custody And Support Obligations Parenting children of divorce can be difficult, especially when one parent fails to meet obligations regarding custody or finances. Divorce can make problems -
How Your Illness or Disability May Impact Child Custody Arrangements If you have an illness or physical disability and are going through a divorce, you need an attorney to avoid discrimination during child custody proceedings. Visitation and child custody arrangements are often some of the most difficult aspects of a divorce. -
Coming of Age and Powers of Attorney At the age of 18, your child is now able to vote, marry, apply for a credit card, make financial and medical decisions, etc. Here's what they should have -
Netflix series spotlights the struggles of victims of domestic abuse Netflix's limited series "Maid" highlights the struggles of victims of domestic violence. -
New York Expands Support For Children with Disabilities New York State expands applicability of the child support standards to 26 for children with developmental disabilities -
Dr. Dre served with divorce papers at grandmother's funeral. Personal service of a divorce summons is essential to getting divorced. -
How to Relocate With Your Child After a Divorce in New York Moving to another town can be a problem when custody arrangements are involved. Talk to a lawyer before relocating to avoid legal issues. -
What happens to me after I am divorced? After a divorce, getting back to a new normal is challenging. This blog talks about how you can reclaim your identity and create a new normal. -
Divorce Checklist: How to Prepare Financially for Divorce What are some of the ways you can prepare financially for a divorce? Brooklyn divorce and family law attorney, Ted Alatsas explains. -
Navigating the World of Child Custody During Quarantine in Coronavirus Quarantine and the Coronavirus have complicated many aspects of life, don't let custody add to that list. Here is a guide for how to navigate child custody rules while also taking safety precautions for coronavirus. -
How Moving Out of State Can Affect Joint Custody In New York Here we address the question of how far can a parent move with joint custody and other joint custody relocation considerations. Call Alatsas Law today for help. -
Violating Child Custody Orders: What Parents Need to Know Here is some information about violating child custody orders, including what the police can do to help and the legal ramifications of this type of violation from our new york family law attorney