Child Custody & Visitation Lawyers in New York

Exceptional Representation For Your Custody & Visitation Case

At Jonna Spilbor Law, our commitment is to assist you in prioritizing your children’s well-being throughout a custody and visitation dispute. Serving clients throughout the Hudson Valley and the broader New York City metro area, our goal is to achieve outcomes that serve the child’s best interests while considering your preferences.

Understanding the emotional strain of custody battles, our attorneys empathize with the challenges and joys of raising children. For experienced legal guidance in your child custody matters, call Jonna Spilbor Law at (845) 485-2529 to speak with one of our child custody attorneys.

Navigating the Complexities of Child Custody & Visitation

Child custody in New York encompasses two primary forms of custody:

1. Legal Custody – This involves making decisions about the child’s health, education, religious upbringing, and overall welfare.
2. Physical Custody – Also known as “residential custody,” this determines where the child primarily lives.

Understanding the complexities of child custody and visitation is crucial because custody matters involve both legal and physical custody considerations. These aspects impact the child’s well-being and future. To ensure the best outcome in your case, speak with our attorneys and maintain a focus on your child’s best interests throughout this process. By doing so, parents can work towards arrangements that serve the child’s welfare and consider their desires and needs.

Parenting Time Over Visitation

While many attorneys may use the term “visitation” to describe the noncustodial parent’s rights to see their child, at Jonna Spilbor Law, we have a different perspective. We believe that a parent actively raises and nurtures their child. That’s why we advocate for noncustodial parents to have as much “parenting time” as possible with their child, emphasizing their active role in their child’s life rather than just “visiting” them.

We also ensure that parenting dynamics extend to grandparents and non-biological parents, ensuring their rights are also recognized. Our assistance covers various scenarios, including enforcing visitation agreements, dealing with relocation issues, and modifying parenting plans.

Here are some scenarios in which our assistance can be valuable:

• Assisting noncustodial parents in enforcing visitation agreements.
• Handling cases involving relocation, moving, and international custody matters.
• Supporting custodial or noncustodial parents in modifying parenting plans.
• Aiding parents with full or primary custody in adjusting visitation schedules.
• Representing grandparents seeking visitation rights with their grandchildren.
• Safeguarding the rights of non-biological parents within same-sex couples.

At Jonna Spilbor Law, we are committed to promoting the idea of “parenting time” over mere “visitation.” We firmly believe that parents actively raise and nurture their children, and our goal is to ensure that noncustodial parents have ample opportunities to be actively involved in their child’s life.

Furthermore, our commitment to recognizing and protecting the rights of grandparents and non-biological parents is unwavering. We offer assistance in various family law scenarios, including enforcing visitation agreements, addressing relocation and international custody matters, modifying parenting plans, and supporting parents with full or primary custody in adjusting visitation schedules. We are dedicated to serving the best interests of families and children in all aspects of family law.

Options of “Joint” or “Sole” Custody

In New York State, joint custody is not automatically decided by the court but an arrangement between amicable parents. Joint custody is only a viable option if parents can cooperatively make decisions regarding their child. In cases of conflict, the court may designate one parent as the sole decision-maker, granting them legal custody.

Our approach to child custody cases is informed and strategic. We only recommend trial when necessary, and we focus on amicable resolutions. Our comprehensive strategy may involve investigations, psychological evaluations, and preparation for trial if needed.

Contact Our Child Custody Attorneys Today

Our caring and experienced custody lawyers at Jonna Spilbor Law recommend seeking legal guidance early in the process to prevent escalating conflicts. If your child’s future is at stake, please contact our child custody attorneys at (845) 485-2529. We have multiple office locations in the Hudson Valley and New York City.