Child Custody

Without knowing more, it’s impossible to put your mind entirely at ease, but based on these facts, it’s likely that your former spouse’s custody petition won’t succeed. It’s not unusual for an ex to take drastic, even unfair measures when their former spouse is remarrying, but putting your child … [Read more...] about I’ve Been My Child’s Primary Caregiver For The Last Few Years, But My Ex Has Filed For Custody Now That I’m Remarrying. What Chance Do They Have To Get Custody In A Queens Court?

You should speak to an attorney in Queens right away. While it’s unlikely that your former spouse’s petition will result in you losing custody, the stakes are simply too high to risk challenging the action on your own. The fact that your ex hasn’t paid child support is a big strike against … [Read more...] about My Ex Doesn’t Pay Child Support But Has Petitioned For Custody After Moving Back To Queens. What Can I Do?

While Queens judges do give consideration to the financial stability that children will experience in each parent’s home, it is one of many factors they take into account when determining which parent can best provide for the child’s well being. Just because you don’t have a job now doesn’t mean … [Read more...] about Can I Get Custody Even If I’m Not Working In Queens?

When the verbal agreements you’ve made aren’t being adhered to, or are no longer working for either party, it’s time to seek a temporary order from your judge. An experienced Queens divorce and child custody attorney can help significantly in cases where your children are being put in the middle … [Read more...] about We Don’t Have A Court Order For Custody In Queens Yet, And My Spouse Keeps Breaking The Agreement We Made Between Ourselves. What Do I Do?

Yes, child custody and child support and even spousal maintenance are not awarded based on the gender of the parent, but rather which parent the court believes can provide a stable, loving home where the child’s emotional and physical needs will be met. Because of the high cost of child care, … [Read more...] about Can Stay-At-Home Dads Win Custody And Support In A Queens Divorce?

No, judges in Queens don’t always award child custody to the mother, and there is no law that compels them to do so. While in most cases one parent will be responsible for the majority of day-to-day care for children after a divorce, judges are strongly interested in helping parents remain close … [Read more...] about Do Judges In Queens Always Award Custody To The Mother?