Child Custody Lawyer in Poughkeepsie
In New York, without another agreement between both parents, one parent is typically awarded sole physical custody and the family residence, and the other parent receives specific child visitation rights.
For many parents, establishing a child visitation arrangement that maximizes quality time with children and fits their schedules is the central goal. To discuss physical custody, legal custody and child visitation with a skilled, caring family law attorney, contact us today.
A Thorough, Practical Approach to Custody and Parenting Time
We must first develop an approach to your child custody case, and then tailor our goals for parenting time accordingly. From the outset, we are clear on facts including:
- Shared custody — half time with each parent — requires extraordinary cooperation and communication, and should not be entered into lightly.
- When two parents both work, the one with the greatest availability for children will usually be the best option for their future stability and upbringing.
- When parents can agree and communicate, a court may award joint legal custody — which involves granting the noncustodial parent decision-making input on children's health care, education, religion, sports and other activities.
Focusing on What Will Work for You and Protect Your Family Ties
Anticipating issues like these is critical to persuasive settlement negotiations and successful trial verdicts. When working toward a departure from standard visitation, we strive to work out flexible parenting plans that address all pertinent issues without overwhelming everyone with excessive detail.
Guidance and Action on Modifications or Enforcement of Orders
In addition to divorce representation, our Pleasant Valley law firm is a proven resource when you need to seek a modification of existing child support, custody and visitation, or other orders due to a substantial change in circumstances. We serve people throughout Dutchess County and surrounding communities, from Kingston and Poughkeepsie to White Plains, Newburgh, Goshen, Middletown, Hudson and Millbrook, New York, and points between.
For more general information on how courts may view your custody and visitation objectives, visit our Information Center on this subject. If you are ready to sit down and talk through your concerns about custody, visitation and other issues, request a free consultation today.
