Tag Archives: child custody
Can Virtual Visitation Substitute for the Real Thing?
Work-related obligations and other demands of daily life can make it difficult for noncustodial parents to maintain a steady visitation schedule, especially when they live some distance from their child. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many families utilized digital meeting technology through providers such as Zoom, Apple, Google and Microsoft to stay connected during lockdowns and […]
New York Legislators Still Considering “Kyra’s Law” to Revise Child Custody Standards
Any child custody dispute has the potential to become contentious and emotional. When one parent alleges that the other poses a threat to the child they share, the situation can become even more heated. Judges are put in a situation where they must balance the well-being of the youth against a parent’s right to spend […]
Bill Aims to Establish Shared Parenting Presumption in New York
Around the country, states have taken different approaches as to whether laws governing child custody should encourage shared parenting. Generally, shared parenting jurisdictions start with a rebuttable presumption that parenting time should be split equally and legal custody should be granted jointly when parents who no longer live together. While this might sound ideal, there […]
Are Children’s Preferences Considered in Custody and Visitation Cases?
In a divorce or separation, it can be difficult to formulate child custody and visitation arrangements that work for everyone in the family. Each parent has their own opinions about what the schedule should be. When the parents can’t agree, a judge must weigh numerous factors to decide on the right arrangement. Since every family […]
Relocating With the Children After Divorce
After a divorce, the parent with primary custody of the children may have a need to relocate to another area for work, family or other reasons. Whether a court will grant a custodial parent’s request to move depends on what is deemed to be in the children’s best interests. One consideration for a court deciding […]
Enforcing Child Custody and Visitation Rights in New York
Child custody and visitation disputes are common during and after a divorce. Society generally favors having minor children maintain a close relationship with both parents, even when they live in separate households. Unless otherwise ordered by a court, people have a right to see their minor children. However, enforcing those rights can be challenging. In […]
Does the COVID-19 Response Justify Modification of Visitation Rights?
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread, it’s natural for parents to wonder if the risk of contracting the virus should impact their child visitation plan. New York was hit particularly hard by COVID-19, and parents may be tempted to simply keep their child at home rather than risk spread of the disease by carrying […]
