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How NY Courts Weigh Children’s Preferences for Custody and Visitation

Any child old enough to understand that their parents are splitting up and that they will no longer all live together likely has thoughts about what they want their own living situation to look like. When parents cannot agree on custody and visitation, the judge may ask the child about their preferences. Because testifying in […]

By Maurice J. Verrillo | Published June 28, 2026 | Posted in Visitation Rights | Tagged custody, Lincoln hearing, visitation | Comments Off on How NY Courts Weigh Children’s Preferences for Custody and Visitation

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How NY Courts Weigh Children’s Preferences for Custody and Visitation

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