It is inevitable that issues may arise between two parents that are sharing custody of their child. Keep reading to learn more about the two most common parenting time issues. Our experienced New York family law attorneys are here to help you. What are the two most common parenting time…
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If a parent is deemed unfit by the court, they may lose custody of their child. This can be challenging for not only the parent but the child as well. It is crucial that if you are in this situation, you reach out to one of our skilled New York…
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There are no two child custody arrangements alike.  The resolution of child custody arrangements may seem daunting, especially during such an overwhelming time. Peter V. Mandi & Associates understands your stress and can help you every step of the way. If you are in search of strong and dedicated New York…
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The most sensitive matter of a divorce is often child custody. Parents feel strongly about their children and may have vastly differing opinions when it comes to what is best. As a result, custody can be an incredibly difficult decision to make. Some couples create a custody agreement on their…
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The process of divorce is complicated and emotionally exhausting for all parties involved, especially when the couple has children. In these cases, parents and the court must determine the best course of action for their future as well. This includes establishing custody to settle a child’s custodial and non-custodial parent…
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Divorces involve a lot of decision-making. These decisions are either made by the couples in an amicable manner or by a judge in court. If children are involved in the family, the divorce may require more decisions. Decisions involving the children can be a sensitive matter for the parents. They…
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When couples first get divorced, their lives are just facing a major change. They have not yet gone off on their own and seen what their life is like without a marriage. Former spouses can face major changes after divorce. However, when child custody arrangements are made during divorce proceedings,…
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When marriages end in divorce, it is an emotional time for those involved. Not only do they have to deal with the emotions swirling due to the end of their marriage, they may be nervous to enter into litigation. If couples can go through the process of mediation, this can…
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One of the most difficult parts of any divorce that involves determining a child custody agreement. Often, before getting to the agreement, there is a dispute simply because neither parent wants to give up parenting time with their child. It can be devastating for a parent to face the reality…
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Parents who are custody of a child in New York State will have to handle a number of different problems that come up throughout the course of co-parenting their child. One of the most difficult matters for parents to handle is when the custodial parent wants to move with the…
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In New York, there are two types of physical custody, joint and sole custody. When the court determines that both parents are suitable to have custody of a child, they will award joint custody. Typically in a joint custody agreement, one parent has slightly more parenting time than the other. The…
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One of the most difficult matters that must be addressed in divorces where the couple has children is that of custody. The mere concept of not being able to spend as much time with a child as a parent once did can be overwhelming and devastating. Making a custody arrangement…
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Custody disputes are often one of the most emotional experiences that a parent will ever face. The idea of losing custody of a child can be overwhelming and devastating. If faced with a custody battle, it is in your best interest to retain the services of an experienced family law…
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What Should I Do if the Custodial Parent Will Not Let Me See My Child? It’s an unfortunate occurrence when a custodial parent withholds the other parent from seeing their child. Outside of fear for the child’s safety or a court order, or other extenuating circumstances, a child should not…
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When there is a sole custody agreement in place, there may also be a visitation arrangement made so the noncustodial parent has a chance to spend time with their child. Visitation arrangements are important to allow the noncustodial parent the opportunity to foster a meaningful relationship with their child, even…
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A New York child custody lawyer represents the parent’s interests as they relate to his or her children.  One way that a New York child custody lawyer may help a parent focus on the children’s interests is by suggesting mediation.  Mediation offers significant advantages to parties, including: Enhanced Understanding Parties…
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In a New York child custody case, there are many decisions to be made.  The issues go well beyond who will have physical custody of the child.  A number of decisions that are involved in a typical New York child custody case, including the following: Important Decisions While the emphasis…
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Relocating can disrupt a New York child custody order.  Therefore, courts carefully consider the cause for the move and determine whether the move will be best for the child involved or not.  Being aware of how relocation can affect New York child custody can often help establish guidelines for parents…
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Like in other states, courts look to the “best interest of the child” standard when making determinations regarding New York child custody.  However, states define this standard differently.  In New York child custody cases, the factors that are considered by the court to determine what is actually in the best…
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If you have not yet formalized a divorce or separation agreement with your spouse, your New York child custody attorney can explain that working with your spouse regarding holidays can help lay the groundwork for future agreements.  Additionally, working on a solution together benefits your children by allowing them to…
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Dividing time with your children is notably the most painful part of a divorce. The best interests of the children take priority in any New York child custody determination. When making this determination, New York courts examine a number of factors before ordering a child custody arrangement. The following are…
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So much of the public’s knowledge of divorce (and the law in general) is drawn from depictions in popular culture, but most of these depictions are very inaccurate. In the case of divorce, the term ‘custody’ is often thought to be a very black-and-white one, with one parent gaining custody…
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Divorce is a messy business sometimes. While some families may approach the end of the marriage in a calm and even friendly manner, seeking solely to protect the children and divide assets in a reasonable manner, other couples approach divorce as war and sometimes seek to punish each other for…
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In the popular mindset, divorce is a cut-and-dry procedure. A couple files papers, dukes out the details in the conference room or the courtroom, and then go to their separate ways except for visitation and decisions about the kids. In practice, of course, when children are involved divorce is a…
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When divorce and child custody is discussed, the phrase “best interests of the child” is a familiar refrain. But when parents often find that they are not certain what this phrase actually means under NY custody law. The fact is, when it comes to custody and the best interests of…
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