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...
Child Custody
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...
Co-parenting blues? These tips can help resolve conflict
Co-parenting might be tricky if you and your ex-wife don't get along, but that's no reason not to try. With the right support from mediators and your attorneys, you can work out a parenting plan and come together to figure out the best way to take care of your child...
What you need to know about paternity laws in New York
You and your partner are on the verge of separation. You never married, but you did have a child together. Now you are wondering what your legal rights are as an unmarried father when it comes to custody. The state of New York provides certain guidelines that will...
Make your relocation easier by working through custody issues
There are certain things in life that take priority over others, such as family, friends, and careers. It can be hard for Mohawk Valley residents to balance all of those important factors all of the time, and even more challenging for those individuals who have to do...
3 ways to conquer child custody arrangements over the holidays
When the holidays approach, it can be a stressful time of year. As someone who is divorced or who is getting divorced, you want to make sure your child still gets to enjoy the holidays with both parents, but what can you do when a holiday only lasts for a single day?...
Do children have a say in parental custody?
While divorce can be very stressful for parents, it can be even more stressful and confusing for their children. If primary or sole custody is going to be given to a parent, the children may have a preference for the parent with whom they would rather live. Child...
