In a New York custody trial, a forensic evaluator’s recommendation can carry significant weight, but it is not binding on the Court. Judges often rely on forensic reports because the evaluator is appointed as a neutral mental health professional to assess the parents, the children, and the overall family dynamics. The evaluator typically conducts interviews, administers psychological testing, reviews records, and observes parent-child interactions, which gives the Court a bro

Residential custody is the parent who has physical custody of a child. This type of custody only deals with where the child is living....

One of the hardest decisions to make when contemplating a divorce pertains to the custody of your child. Custody is the term used to...

Often in matrimonial cases, the parties are so caught up on the emotion of their divorce that they desire to “win at all costs.” As any...

Parental alienation is an emotionally charged issue that affects countless families and is a common issue during divorce actions. It...

In New York, custody is broadly categorized into two main types: legal custody and residential custody. Legal Custody: Legal custody...

“Parental alienation” is a common accusation used during contentious custody litigation.  Whether the allegations are true or false, the...

Parental alienation is sometimes common in contentious divorce actions where both parents are fighting for custody of their children. ...

Residential custody is the parent who has physical custody of a child. This type of custody only deals with where the child is living....

As the saying goes, “everyone is entitled to legal counsel.”  In matrimonial actions involving custody disputes, where the best interests...

Divorce is undoubtedly one of life's most challenging experiences, impacting not only the couple involved but also their children. Amid...

A nesting arrangement is a co-parenting arrangement where the children remain in the family home while the parents take turns living...

One of the hardest decisions to make when contemplating a divorce is which parent will obtain custody of the children. First, we should...

When child custody is contested in a divorce action, there is inevitably increased court intervention and heightened animosity between...

The hardest thing about a divorce, especially for your children, is the fact that the family unit will no longer be one. Where the...

In New York, a parent may be awarded sole custody of a child if it is deemed to be in the child's best interests. The court will consider...

Parental alienation is a term used to describe a situation where one parent attempts to turn a child against the other parent through...

In New York, physical custody and residential custody refer to different aspects of a child custody arrangement. 1. Physical custody:...

One parent is often awarded custody or, where there is joint custody, one parent will be the primary residential parent. Court’s will...

New York Courts focus on the best interests of the children when managing a child custody case. What is in the best interests of the...