Child Custody Attorneys in Binghamton
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While both partners in a divorce are ready to move on separately with their lives, they both often have a shared love of their children which makes child custody matters one of the most challenging aspects of divorce. The team at Jackson Bergman, LLP provides compassionate legal counsel and aggressive court representation to pursue an optimal outcome for you and your child.
Call (607) 367-7055 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation with our Binghamton child custody lawyers. During this initial case review, we can help you understand your rights and legal options.
Custody Options in New York
Matters relating to child custody and child visitation can be vigorously contested. One of the first issues to be addressed is whether there will be sole custody or joint custody. And, if joint custody, a determination must be made as to whether it will be joint legal custody and/or joint physical custody.
The distinctions between the various types of custody include:
- Sole physical custody: The child lives with only one parent and the non-custodial parent will have access to the child according to a set visitation schedule
- Joint physical custody: The child lives with both parents at various times
- Sole legal custody: Only one parent is given the authority to make decisions regarding the child’s education, healthcare, extracurricular activities, and religion
- Joint legal custody: Both parents work together to decide what is best for their child in all the major areas of their upbringing
After the custody matter is resolved, a decision must be made as to which parent will have primary residence or whether there will be no designation of a primary residence. Then the non-custodial parent’s visitation rights/privileges will need to be addressed. Visitation can be a complicated matter all by itself.
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Issues Relating to Equitable Distribution, Child Custody & Child Visitation
It is not uncommon for a custodial parent wanting to relocate to a new geographical area. The desired move might be to a different city, different county or even a different state. When parents are no longer together, and the non-custodial parent has visitation rights, relocation to a new geographical area may require judicial permission.
Whether by judicial determination or through effective negotiations, many issues can factor into the ultimate outcome of sole versus joint custody, primary residency, visitation privileges, and equitable distribution.
Some of these many factors are as follows:
- Primary caretaker
- Physical and mental health of each parent
- History of domestic violence
- History of drug/alcohol abuse
- History of criminal convictions
- History of family offense petitions
- History of orders of protection
- History of child protective services (CPS) indicated reports
- Child’s wishes
- Parenting skills
- Ability of each parent to foster and enhance the child’s relationship with the other parent
The above list is a sampling of the matters your legal team at Jackson Bergman, LLP, can discuss with you and possibly investigate to provide you the most effective and aggressive representation possible.
The Best Interests of the Child Standard
In any New York child custody case, the primary concern of the court must always be the welfare and best interests of the child. This means that the parents’ rights are secondary to the interests and well-being of the child. When deciding child custody matters, the court used the best interest of the child standard. The court will take numerous factors into consideration to determine what the child’s best interest is. Our family law attorneys can help you present a compelling case to the judge that protects your parental rights and helps you achieve the right outcome for your family.
Work with Our Team of Experienced Binghamton Child Custody Attorneys
When you work with the legal team at Jackson Bergman, LLP, you don’t just have one lawyer working on your case. You have an experienced team of lawyers working collaboratively to help you secure a favorable custody arrangement.
Please call us at (607) 367-7055 to set up a complimentary consultation and we’ll set up a time for you to come in and talk to our experienced team.
