Dutchess County Child Custody Attorney
Providing Skilled Representation for Custody Cases in NY STATE
At the Law Office of Dennis R. Vetrano, Jr., LLC, our family law lawyers
understand the gravity of these proceedings, and we further realize the
importance of reaching as swift and amicable a resolution as possible.
If you and your ex can agree to terms of custody and
visitation for the most part, then our skilled negotiators can ensure that your rights
are protected in a robust legal document.
If the other parent simply won’t cooperate, our trial-tested lawyers
in NY know how to vigorously protect your parental rights in court.
Do I really need a lawyer for child custody?
While you might not be required to have a lawyer for your case, a lawyer
can help you to have a stronger chance to get the outcome that you deserve.
The
child’s best interests are the most important factor to a judge, but a skilled child custody
attorney can also help to prove your parental rights in court.
WHAT TYPE OF LAWYER HANDLES CHILD CUSTODY?
The type of lawyer that handles child custody has much experience in the
area of family law which includes matters concerning supervision, visitation,
support, and alimony.
Family law attorneys are very knowledgeable in representing clients with
family issues.
Why Choose Our Family Lawyers?
- We’re backed by 75+ years of combined experience
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Awards that include 2015 AVVO Clients’ Choice for
Family Attorney
- We proudly serve Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Ulster & Westchester Counties
- Free, confidential consultation to discuss your case
Our lawyers will do everything in our legal power to preserve your child(ren)’s
best interests, providing unflappable, tenacious advocacy to ensure a
favorable outcome.
Discover what dedicated, pragmatic representation can achieve for you and
your family.
We encourage you to take advantage of your free consultation!
Determining Child Custody in New York State
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A separating couple will have the opportunity to reach an agreement out of
Dutchess County family court through the process of mediation.
If the couple cannot agree on a plan, the court may see fit to intervene
and issue a child custody order. The court will assess many factors when
determining an arrangement.
Every family court judge will act according to what is presumed to be in
the best interests of the child(ren).
According to New York Domestic Relations Law, the courts may consider the
following in your case:
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A
child custody agreement that was developed in the past and is currently being used successfully
by both parents and all minor children involved in the marriage
- Which parent has been a primary caregiver or nurturer in the past
- The need for stability in the child(ren)'s life
- Parenting skills of each parent; strengths and weaknesses of each parent
- Parents' financial ability to provide for child(ren)'s special needs
- The quality of the home environment that each parent provides
- Mental and physical health of the parents
- Whether there has been domestic violence in the family
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Work schedules and
child care plans of each parent
- Child(ren)'s relationship with siblings
- The child(ren)'s desires or preferences
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Each parent's ability to cooperate with the other parent and to encourage
a healthy relationship with the other parent
What Is an Unfit Parent in New York State?
An unfit parent in New York is a parent through their conduct fails to
provide proper guidance, care, or support. Also, if there is abuse, neglect,
or substance abuse issues, that parent will be deemed unfit.
What Does Full/Sole Custody Mean in New York?
In New York, full custody means that one parent has the authority to make
decisions about the child. The other parent may have the right to receive educational or medical
information, but they do not make the decisions.
Can a Father Get Full Custody in New York State?
A father can get full custody of their child(ren) in New York. Laws in
New York used to favor the mother getting having guardianship of the child
and that she would have better decisions as a parent.
Now, New York laws have changed and have made it so that neither parents
have a better chance of getting custody in New York.
Child custody cases are determined on a case-by-case basis.
There are 4 main types of child custody in New York and they are:
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Joint: This is where both parents share guardianship based on a schedule
that is decided by them or by the court
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Legal: This is where parents, which can be one or both of them, make the
important decisions about the child(ren), such as education, medical,
and religious issues
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Sole
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Physical: This is the parent with whom the child(ren) resides.
Advocating for Mothers & Fathers Throughout Beacon and Poughkeepsie NY
Having served as lawyers for fathers' rights group members our attorneys
completely understand the unique needs of parents. Our child custody lawyers
in Dutchess County proudly represent both mothers and fathers who are
seeking guardianship of their children.
We specifically work hard to facilitate agreeable arrangements that not
only work for both parents but ensure the well-being of their children.
