Question: My divorce and child custody agreement was handled in Saratoga County, NY. My ex has primary physical custody of our son; we have joint legal custody, including equal say for all educational decisions. The custody agreement also says that my residence determines his school district. Download Our Free Divorce Guide My son has special […]
Category Archives: Child Custody
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Mar
Mar
Question: I’m looking for advice in obtaining temporary custody while things are worked out in court. I have joint legal custody with visitation on weekends. Mother chooses to work in a barroom from 6:00 pm to between 11:00 and 1:00 am. Instead of coming home to her Children she chooses to spend her time doing […]
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Feb
Feb
I was recently asked as a Saratoga Child Custody Attorney about obtaining custody of someone’s niece or nephew. It’s very difficult for a non-parent to obtain custody of a child who is not their biological relation. That is because the laws of this state give very clear preference to biological parents. Therefore, if you are looking […]
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Feb
Feb
Question: My half-brother has a child with my girlfriend’s mother. Would this be considered incest in New York State? Download Our Free Divorce Guide Answer: As an experienced Saratoga Child Support Attorney, I know the answer is no because you are not related by blood. Do you have questions about incest? If so, contact the […]
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Jan
Jan
I am frequently ask as a Albany Child Custody Attorney, what can be done if your child wants to live with you. In custodial matters, the children have a voice, but that voice is not alone dispositive. In family court matters, the court will appoint an Attorney for the child to represent the child. That […]
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Jan
Jan
Question: I am filing custody for my daughter. Her father has her. He doesn’t want me to have her because I am recently married, and I think he just wants his green card. Download Our Free Divorce Guide Answer: I am asked as an experienced Saratoga Family Law Attorney about the chances of getting custody. A […]
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Dec
Dec
I am often asked as a Albany Child Custody Lawyer, what the state prefers when it comes to join custody. In most situations, the courts do look to create a Joint Custodial situation where it is possible and practical for parents to discuss major issues. As an experienced Albany Child Custody Lawyer, I advise my […]
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Dec
Dec
I am often asked as an experienced Albany Child Custody Attorney about some help with child custody arraignments. If parents are considering shared custody, it is extremely important that those parents have the ability to talk to each other. When parents have shared custody, they need to consult in order to reach consensus on all […]
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Nov
Nov
A common question I get as a Saratoga Child Custody Lawyer is what is the difference between joint and sole custody? There are two types of custody that are relevant in every case. There is legal custody, and there is physical custody. Legal custody is decision-making authority for a child, and physical custody is where […]
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Nov
Nov
Question: My ex and I have 50/50 of our 3 yr old. The issue is my ex can not take care of our daughter (we have 1week with me then next with her dad). My ex missed another doctor’s appointment for her (second time in 2 months) and he never took her to the doctor on […]
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Nov
Nov
Question: My ex disappeared with my kids in the late 80s. I received a court order to pay back child support to her earlier this year. Just a few days ago, 2 of my children showed up at my door with questions about why we gave them up for adoption. I learned they were in […]
I am often asked as an experienced Albany Child Custody Attorney what the court proceeding is like with an order of protection against your spouse. If you and your spouse have Orders of Protection against each other, the court is going to look at many factors. They are going to look at whether you have […]