Understanding family law is difficult. When one is right in the middle of a family law issue, he or she will likely find the whole process overwhelming and complicated. Though some legal terms are commonly used, their legal meaning is not clear to a layperson, and...
Child Custody
Have a strong advocate on your side for child custody issues
Regardless of how long one has been married to their partner, the decision to end the marriage is rarely an easy one for New York residents to make. Separating one's financial and emotional life from another person is a difficult process, and if there are children...
Can grandparents get visitation rights after a divorce?
There is a special bond between grandparents and their grandchildren that not many people can truly understand. Grandchildren turn towards them for advice and guidance and grandparents often provide a sounding board when guidance is needed. But, when the child's...
Key points about New York child custody and visitation hearings
In New York State, when there is a disagreement over custody and visitation of a child, it can be one of the most difficult issues to deal with. Emotions frequently become involved, the parents or other adults who are seeking custody and visitation can see their lives...
Factors considered when determining best interests of the child
Certain terms are frequently thrown about in a child custody case in New York and the participants might not be aware of what they specifically mean. One is the "best interests of the child." Of course, everyone involved in the case is looking out for the child's best...
Understanding legal and physical child custody in New York
For parents in Oneida County who are no longer together as a couple but share a child, child custody is crucial for decisions that are being made for the child, where the child will live and other issues. There are two different parts of custody that parents need to...
Thinking long-term in child custody disputes
Following a marital split child custody disputes can quickly draw the full attention of a concerned parent. After all, most Utica parents will naturally put the needs of their children as paramount, ahead of property issues and just about any other legal or family...
How can technology help with co-parenting?
New York residents rely on technology to complete work, make life easier and to stay organize. Parents with one or more children know how helpful technology can be, especially when it comes to communication and the education of their children. But, do divorced parents...
3 facts about child custody for New York fathers
You came to terms with your wife walking out on you and filing for divorce. You can't stand that she took the kids with her. In New York, you have rights that you can assert as the children's father. Understanding basic facts about custody here can help you as you...
Advancements in technology can mean new visitation opportunities
The online world is vast. A Mohawk County resident can practically live their entire life through their web-based persona, from holding down a job to ordering their groceries to meeting the partner of their dreams. Nearly everyone has a virtual presence, from adults...