Custody Visitation & Parenting Time

Physical and Legal Custody - Visitation - Parenting Time

Physical custody determines where the child will reside and the determination is based on the best interest of the child. The child's best interest is determined by examining the emotional, physical, and financial needs of the child. Legal custody will determine who will make decisions on behalf of the child, and is sometimes joint custody. Custody and visitation are important issues and should be handled by an experienced child custody attorney.

Experienced Staten Island Child Custody Attorney

We have been representing mothers, fathers, grandparents, and stepparents in child custody and visitation hearings for over twenty years. Eric Gansberg has taught classes, written a book, and lectured on issues involving child custody. We try to work out custody and visitation issues amicably, for your sake and the sake of your child. However, we will zealously protect your interests in court, if necessary.

Legal Issues

Some of the more common legal issues involving child custody and visitation are:

• Parental relocation, particularly in circumstances involving out-of-state relocation
• Non-parent custody issues, typically involving a grandparent or stepparent
• Non-parent visitation issues, often involving grandparents and siblings
• Parental visitation issues, including birthdays, holidays, weekends, special events, and extracurricular activities
• Child custody or child visitation modifications, in cases involving a substantial change of circumstances

Some factors that are taken into consideration when determining custody are the ability of the parents to provide for the needs of the child and what is in the best interest of the child.

For more information about New York child custody and visitation laws, or to discuss your custody and visitation issue with an experienced family law attorney, please schedule a free confidential consultation by calling 718-447-3700 or filling out the intake form on the Contact Us page.

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