In Matter of Charlie R. v. Carol Q., the Family Court of Tompkins County addressed two petitions involving custody and parenting time for a child born in 2020. The mother filed a violation petition alleging that the father withheld court-ordered supervised parenting time. The father filed a relocation petition seeking…
In Matter of Shayne FF. v. Julie GG., the Appellate Division, Third Department, reviewed a Family Court order that dismissed a father’s petitions to modify an existing custody and visitation arrangement. The case raised issues about what a parent must prove to change a prior custody order, how the court…
In Matter of Scotto v. Alexander, the Appellate Division, Second Department, reviewed a Family Court decision denying a father’s request to relocate with his children from New York to South Carolina. The case addressed the legal standard for relocation, the factors courts must consider when a custodial parent seeks to…
The case of Matter of Andrea II. v. Joseph HH. involved two custody modification petitions filed by both parents of a child born in 2014. The matter required the court to decide whether there had been a change in circumstances since a prior custody order, and if so, what custodial…
In New York, custody disputes between parents and nonparents—such as grandparents—are common but complex. A parent generally has the superior right to custody of their child, but nonparents, like grandparents, may still petition for custody if they can demonstrate that extraordinary circumstances exist. These circumstances might include abandonment, the unfitness…
Child custody cases often present the court with difficult decisions that impact the well-being of a child. In the matter of B.N. v. J.N., the New York Family Court was asked to decide whether temporary changes to a custody agreement were needed after serious allegations were raised and the parenting…
In New York, custody decisions are based on what is in the best interests of the child. These cases can involve difficult questions about parenting time, joint legal custody, and changes in a child’s mental and emotional condition. In Matter of Chad KK. v. Jennifer LL., the Appellate Division, Third…
In New York, courts decide child custody cases based on what is in the best interests of the child. When a non-parent seeks custody, the court must first decide if that person has legal standing. If standing is found, the court then considers many factors, including the child’s past and…
In New York, a parent who wants to relocate with a child must show by a preponderance of the evidence that the move will serve the child’s best interest. Courts consider several factors, including the reasons for the move, the relationship between the child and each parent, the impact of…
In New York child custody cases, courts must decide what arrangement is in the best interests of the child. Custody decisions are based on many factors, including each parent’s relationship with the child, ability to provide care, and willingness to support the child’s relationship with the other parent. In most…