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Scheduling and coordinating parenting time between two parties who do not get along can be tough generally, but it has proven to be a significant issue of contention between parties during the pandemic. Some parents have unfortunately used the safety precautions put in place by local and state governments to limit or even stop regularly […]
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In a perfect world, parents who are separated would be able to work out the details of visitation with the child or children they have in common and trust one another to abide by the terms to which they agree. In some cases, however, it may be necessary for the court to lay out a
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One of the most difficult issues in child custody occurs when the custodial parent seeks to relocate to another city. This puts the non-custodial parent in a difficult situation – they want to maintain a positive relationship with their child, but that can be difficult living in different cities. This can lead to a contentious
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One of the most contentious disputes in a divorce is determining custody of the child. Some couples are able to amicably work this out on their own, but if they cannot it often results in significant acrimony. The court will look at a variety of factors when determining who should be the primary caretaker of
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When two people with children get divorced, one of the most contentious aspects is often child custody. In many cases, each parent wants to be the custodial parent, leading to substantial legal wrangling between the parents. The court will look at several factors in order to determine which parent should have custody, including who is
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For years, when a couple divorced, custody issues really weren’t a factor in an overwhelming majority of cases. It was just assumed that a mother’s maternal instincts were powerful to the point that they easily overshadowed a father’s instincts. That’s not the case these days, however. Even if a case begins with the assumption that
Child Custody in Long Island: Do NY Courts Favor a Mother’s Rights Over a Father’s? Read More »
