Deciding custody arrangements is one of the biggest challenges parents face in a divorce or separation. In New York, custody really means two things: legal custody (who makes the big decisions about a child’s life) and physical custody (where the child lives). For example, legal custody covers major decisions like a child’s education, medical care, […]
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Today, we live in a global society. More and more people are venturing out and living far away from the places of their birth. While this desire to live and work in new, exciting places is great, this may not always be the case, especially when children are involved. How do child custody laws work
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A number of divorced parents are drifting away from traditional custody and co-parenting arrangements. Instead, they are opting for alternative parenting methods. One non-traditional form of co-parenting is referred to as the Bird’s Nest method. What is bird’s nest co-parenting, and is it right for your family? What is Bird’s Nest Co-Parenting? Bird’s nest co-parenting
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When you’re in the middle of a custody dispute in New York, a judge may order a forensic child custody evaluation. These evaluations are designed to help the court determine what custody arrangement is in the best interests of the child. Understandably, the process can feel overwhelming—especially if you’re not sure what to expect or
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There are many divorce myths floating around the internet. Does the mother automatically get custody of the kids? Will the husband be forced to pay alimony? The biggest, and definitely one of the most harmful, involves moving out of the marital home during divorce. Read on to learn why moving out is one of the
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If you’re involved in a custody battle, and your lawyer is failing to advocate for your needs and rights as a parent, it may be time to seek other legal arrangements. At Brian D. Perskin & Associates, we have experience with custody battles of all kinds – and we fight aggressively for your parental rights.
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It’s a sentiment many parents echo when facing marital difficulties: “We’re staying together for the kids.” The idea sounds noble on the surface—self-sacrifice for the sake of family. But under closer examination, staying in an unhappy, dysfunctional, or even abusive marriage often causes more harm than good. While the short-term fear of divorce may feel
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Being a member of the military is tough. It can take you away from your family, and makes communicating with your loved ones difficult. As honorable as it is to serve in the military, it can put a strain on your marriage. Military divorce has some unique obstacles, but the right law firm can make
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Parenting is challenging enough on its own, but trying to do it in the midst of a divorce is another beast altogether. Learning how to juggle co-parenting responsibilities while dealing with the turmoil of a divorce can cause a lot of uncertainty and stress for the parents and children. Thankfully, co-parenting has gone high tech.
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Divorce or separation often means making decisions about your children’s future. One of the most important issues is custody in New York, which determines with whom the children will live and who will make key decisions for them. In New York law, custody has two parts – physical custody and legal custody. Physical custody (also
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