Sound Advice for New York State Child Custody Problems
At Callanen, Foley & Hobika, our attorneys have seen that child custody problems rank right toward the top in terms of the stress and anxiety they can generate for divorcing or unmarried parents. Our job is to help you understand your rights and interests in practical terms so you can make sound decisions for yourself and your children.
Call 315-235-1706 in Utica to Protect Your Parent-Child Relationship
To find out how an experienced lawyer can guide you through child custody issues, contact our office in Utica. You'll be working with a seasoned family law professional who can show you a range of options for protecting your relationship with your children.
Keep in mind that disputes over child custody and visitation will be resolved according to the best interests of the children involved if the matter goes to court. We can tell you just what that vague principle will likely mean in practical terms under the facts of your situation. Then we can help you develop a sound strategy for advancing your interests as a parent while keeping the best interests of your children in mind.
The law also assumes that a stable and secure relationship with both parents will be in a child's best interests. When both parents understand this, they're usually able to work together to work out details concerning joint legal custody, the child's primary residence, and a sensible visitation schedule for the noncustodial parent. Our attorneys can help ensure that your arrangements are clearly and accurately spelled out in a written agreement.
Our Lawyers Handle High-Conflict Custody Situations
We also advise parents about situations that might be harder to resolve. Sometimes one parent will accuse the other of domestic violence, drug abuse or child abuse. These charges can certainly affect the outcome of a child custody dispute. If they're based on genuine concerns, we can find ways such as supervised visitation to assure the safety of your child with the other parent. If you're facing false or exaggerated allegations, we can work to make sure that the true facts come to the attention of the court.
Callanen, Foley & Hobika represents divorcing and unmarried parents on any issue that can come up in the negotiation, litigation, modification or enforcement of child custody and visitation issues. Contact us in Utica to put our experience and practical advice to work for you.
