Category Archives: Child Custody

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, […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

I signed the birth certificate and paternity. What are my rights without a custody agreement in place? Question: I am currently awaiting court on the 28th with my ex. We were never married. I did sign the birth certificate and the paternity when my daughter was born. My daughter is 4 months old, formula fed as […]

A parent who wants to move with a child may need the other parent’s agreement, court approval, or both when the move would interfere with an existing custody order or parenting schedule. In New York, courts decide relocation disputes according to the child’s best interests. They review the reasons for the proposed move, the child’s […]

A new romantic relationship during the summer does not automatically change custody in New York, but it can become relevant if it affects a child’s stability, safety, schedule, or emotional well-being. Summer often brings longer parenting time, vacations, childcare changes, and more social activity, which can make a new relationship more visible to the other […]

Yes, a custody agreement may be modified before the new school year starts if there has been a meaningful change in circumstances and the proposed change serves the child’s best interests. For Saratoga, New York parents, school schedules, transportation, after-school care, relocation, academic needs, and changes in a parent’s availability may all affect whether a […]

 International travel with a child after divorce in New York is governed by custody orders, parental rights, and court oversight. Most parents must obtain consent or court permission before taking a child outside the United States. Disputes often arise when custody agreements do not clearly address travel, creating legal risk and urgency. Proper documentation and […]

 Summer custody disputes in New York often arise when parents struggle to align vacation plans, travel schedules, and parenting time during school breaks. These situations can quickly become stressful when communication breaks down or when one parent believes the custody order is not being followed. In Saratoga, New York, courts continue to enforce custody arrangements […]