Holiday parenting disputes in New York usually start with the existing custody or parenting-time order. If a disagreement reaches court, a judge may review the wording of the order, the child’s best interests, each parent’s past performance, the practical effect of travel and exchanges, and whether the requested change is temporary or calls for a […]
Category Archives: Child Custody
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Sep
Sep
A major change in your child’s daily routine may support a request to modify a New York custody or parenting-time order when circumstances have changed enough to justify court review and the requested change would serve your child’s best interests. School schedules, transportation demands, childcare needs, medical or therapy appointments, extracurricular activities, relocation, and changes […]
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Sep
Sep
Fall can change a co-parenting schedule quickly. School-day exchanges replace flexible summer routines, extracurricular activities fill afternoons and weekends, fall holidays can override the regular parenting calendar, and work or childcare arrangements may need to change. Saratoga, New York parents can prepare by reviewing the current custody order, comparing school and activity calendars early, confirming […]
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Aug
Aug
When co-parents disagree about a child’s school activities, start by reviewing the custody order, parenting plan, divorce judgment, settlement agreement, temporary order, or later modification that governs the family. The controlling document may assign educational decision-making, require joint consent, address extracurricular expenses, establish transportation duties, or protect each parent’s scheduled parenting time. The practical details […]
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Aug
Aug
A school-year parenting schedule should support your child’s attendance, homework, activities, transportation, rest, and time with each parent when that arrangement is safe and consistent with the custody order. A summer schedule may no longer fit once classes begin. You and the other parent may be able to address a limited scheduling problem through a […]
04
Aug
Aug
A child cannot decide alone which parent to live with before the school year begins. In New York, the court decides custody according to the child’s best interests. The child’s preference can matter, but it is one part of a wider review that may include age, maturity, the reasons for the preference, safety, school stability, […]
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Jul
Jul
The start of a new school year can reveal custody and parenting-time problems that were less noticeable during summer. Class schedules, bus routes, after-school care, homework, activities, and work obligations may no longer fit the current parenting plan. You can reduce confusion by reviewing the existing custody order before classes begin, comparing it with the […]
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Jul
Jul
Summer camps, sports, lessons, travel, and family visits can give your child structure and meaningful experiences. They can also create disputes when you and your co-parent make overlapping plans or disagree about cost, transportation, consent, or parenting time. You can lower the risk of conflict by reviewing your custody order first, using one shared calendar, […]
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Jul
Jul
In the challenging process of determining child custody arrangements during divorce or separation cases, the involvement of a child custody evaluator plays a vital role. A child custody evaluator is a trained professional who conducts comprehensive assessments to provide objective recommendations for the best interests of the child involved. In the state of New York, […]
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Jul
Jul
Child custody arrangements are a crucial aspect of divorce or separation cases, as they determine the well-being and future of the children involved. Life is constantly changing, and sometimes, the circumstances that led to the initial child custody order may evolve. In such cases, it might become necessary to modify the existing custody order to […]
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Jul
Jul
Are you unsure why your attorney is agreeing with the forensic evaluation recommendations? Jean Mahserjian explains why in this informative video. Question: Why should I trust the advice of the forensic child custody evaluator? Answer: After a forensic custody evaluation is completed, the evaluator writes a report. These reports can range from 20 to 80 […]
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Jul
Jul
If the court is dealing with a litigated family law situation, they may call for a forensic child custody evaluation. In this video, learn what the court looks into. Question: What is a forensic child custody evaluation? Answer: In litigated custody cases, we often ask the court to order a forensic custody evaluation. A forensic […]