A recent report ranked New York as one of the worst states for laws supporting shared parenting, since state law does nothing to encourage this arrangement. As gender roles and societal norms have... Read More
New York law allows judges to order visitation rights by grandparents if it is in the grandchild’s best interest. Grandparents do many things for their grandchildren and these meaningful... Read More
One of the most unfortunate tolls of a criminal conviction is its effects on your family. Criminal proceedings can be emotionally difficult, not to mention costly. After enduring all of the... Read More
As is the case in other states, New York’s child custody laws are designed to protect the “best interests of the child.” In other places, “best interests of the child” is a broadly defined idea that... Read More
The New York City Administration for Children’s Services, known as ACS, is the agency that investigates reports of child abuse and neglect. ACS can remove your child if the agency has determined... Read More
In New York, the parents of a child have the right to see their child and visit with them. This is true even if one parent holds sole custody. Other family members, such as grandparents, can also... Read More
