Nassau County Child Custody Lawyer
Helping New York Families Move Forward
"Divorced with children." These are the three scariest words for most parents. When you see the future fading before your eyes with every decision you'll have to make, nothing is more important than fighting for a sound parenting agreement.
At The Meyers Law Group, P.C., it is our priority to ensure that the best plan for your children that you deem fair and right is fulfilled.
To discuss your case with our Nassau County child custody attorneys, call (631) 496-1484 or contact us online today.
Types of Child Custody in New York
In New York, the parents can come to a custody agreement regarding care of the child. If the parents can't agree, the judge assigns custody of the child.
Child custody decisions typically fall under two categories:
Legal Custody: Legal custody refers to the right of a parent to make important decisions about the child’s life, including decisions about education, medical care, and religious upbringing. Legal custody can be granted to one parent (sole legal custody) or shared between both parents (joint legal custody).
Physical Custody: Physical custody determines where the child will live on a daily basis. A parent with physical custody will have the child living with them most of the time, while the other parent may have visitation rights or shared parenting time. In some cases, the court may award joint physical custody, allowing both parents significant time with the child.
The court sometimes awards joint legal custody of a minor child to both parents, which gives each parent the right to participate in the child's life, including making important decisions on behalf of the child. Joint physical that involves splitting equal time with the child is not typical.
If the court awards sole custody to one parent, the other parent has the right to make important decisions on behalf of the child but does not have the right to see, speak with, or spend time with the child.
While the law prioritizes the child’s best interests in making custody decisions, each case is unique. A Nassau County child custody attorney will tailor a strategy based on the specific facts and circumstances of your case.
Factors Considered in Child Custody Cases
New York courts base child custody decisions on a variety of factors to determine what is in the best interest of the child. The following factors are often considered when evaluating custody arrangements:
- The child’s relationship with each parent
- The child’s preferences, depend on the child’s age and maturity.
- The parents’ ability to co-parent
- Each parent’s stability
- Any history of abuse or neglect
- The child’s health and well-being
- Each parent’s work schedule
The role of a Nassau County child custody lawyer is to present compelling arguments based on these and other factors to advocate for a custody arrangement that serves the child’s best interests.
Temporary Child Custody in Nassau County
While child custody orders are typically made in relation to the dissolution of a marriage, they also commonly arise during many other proceedings, including temporary custody, establishing custody when the parents weren't married, obtaining an emergency child custody order, or because a parenting agreement has been violated.
In fact, child custody can be an inordinately time-sensitive matter, and a complicated one, especially when parents live in different jurisdictions. If you have questions about establishing, modifying, or otherwise addressing a child custody arrangement, The Meyers Law Group, P.C. can help you. Call our Nassau County child custody lawyers today at (631) 496-1484 for a consultation.
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