What to Do If Your Ex Violates Your Parenting Time Agreement
If your ex violates a parenting time agreement, the best response is usually to document the violation, avoid retaliating, and take appropriate legal steps to enforce the Court Order. New York courts take parenting time violations seriously, particularly when one parent repeatedly interferes with a child's relationship with the other parent. Parenting time agreements are...
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A child’s preference is one factor New York courts consider in custody decisions, but it is never the only factor and it is never automatically controlling. The court must determine that the arrangement serves the child’s best interests overall. In New York, your child’s preference could impact custody arrangements, but with limits. Courts allow children...
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In New York, unmarried parents have the same custody rights as married parents once paternity is established. The court decides custody based on the best interests of the child, not marital status. Yes — but until you have a court order, your parental rights are essentially unenforceable. If the other parent stops letting you see...
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Can a Child’s Preference Affect Custody Decisions?
If you’re going through a custody dispute with your child’s other parent, you’re probably wondering whether a judge will take into account what the child wants–if they do have a preference. While the short answer to that question is, “yes,” child custody decisions are complex and involve a variety of factors. Our Garden City child...
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Joint Custody vs. Sole Custody Modifications
When a family’s child custody arrangement becomes unworkable, one or both parents may return to the court to request a modification. A parent who believes that their ex cannot safely care for their children might seek sole custody. Conversely, a parent without custody rights may petition the court to obtain joint custody. Before seeking modification...
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Strategies for Solving Co-Parenting Disputes
Raising children with a former spouse can sometimes feel like walking a tightrope. Emotions run high, and disagreements can quickly escalate. Fortunately, the team at The Saul Law Firm, LLP is here to help you find effective co-parenting strategies that foster cooperation and harmony. Our aim is to transform challenges into opportunities for growth and...
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Do Children Get a Say in the Custody Agreement?
Child custody is often one of the most acrimonious issues in a divorce. Deciding which parent will have custody can lead to lingering bitterness between the parents. To reduce disputes, courts follow specific guidelines when deciding custody. A child’s preference may be considered, but it is never dispositive. Judges look at the totality of circumstances...
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