Protect Your Children….

The end of any marriage or relationship gives rise to many issues. When children are involved, those issues are even more complex.  

Custody in New York

Both parents have the right to custody of their children and parents right to custody supersedes any third parties.

If the parents are married, the father automatically has the right to seek custody. But if the parents are not married, paternity must be established first. This is accomplished by the father signing an acknowledgment of paternity or paternity testing.

There are two types of custody in New York: Legal custody (decision making) and physical custody (where the child lives). The parties can have joint custody, one party can have sole custody or there can be a combination i.e mom has sole physical but the parties share legal custody.

Joleena Louis Law routinely handles complex child custody cases and can help you determine the best custody arrangement for your children. We will get to know your family history and lifestyle, guide you through the court process, help you understand how New York laws impact your specific family situation and work with you to devise a parenting plan for your children.

Whether you need to establish custody & visitation or modify an existing order, Joleena Louis Law can help you get the best outcome possible.

Schedule your case strategy session below to learn your New York child custody options.