Child Custody

Effective New York Child Custody Attorneys

Child custody is one of the most heartwrenching and difficult decisions involved in any divorce. Issues involving where a child will reside, who will make decisions for the child, and access to the child, tend to be some of the most intractable in any divorce. At Weinstein, Kaplan & Cohen, P.C., in Garden City, New York, we are committed to helping parents make child custody decisions that are in the best interest of their children.

New York Child Custody Lawyers

In New York, one parent is normally awarded sole custody of children. This tendency makes parents more inclined to fight over child custody matters. Our attorneys work with parents to develop child custody and visitation agreements that are in the best interest of the child, while protecting both parents' desire to be involved in their child's life.

While the courts tend to favor awarding sole custody to one of the parents, joint custody may be granted in situations where the parents have little animosity and can effectively make joint decisions for the child. In situations where joint custody is awarded, parents share responsibility for the physical custody and welfare of the child.

When making custody decisions, a number of considerations are contemplated, including:

• Emotional bond between each parent and the child
• The impact of custody decisions on the child's welfare, including changing schools and moving away from friends
• The lifestyle of the parent
• The ability of the parents to care for the child
• The preference of the child

We work closely with our clients to create effective child custody and visitation arrangements. We strive to develop child custody agreements that allow both parents to be involved in their parent's lives. While our objective is to work out parenting arrangements through mediation and arbitration, we are skilled litigators with the experience to handle contested child custody matters.

Contact our Garden City, New York Child Custody Lawyers

If you are considering divorce and have any questions about child custody, please contact the attorney at Weinstein, Kaplan & Cohen, P.C. Our lawyers can be reached by phone at (516) 877-2525, by e-mail, or by filling out the intake form on our Contact page.