Child Custody

Child custody may be at the top of your list of concerns during your divorce. Navigating child custody can be made easier if you know what to anticipate and how child custody decisions are made in New York. Child custody factors used to determine custody There is a...

New York courts decide child custody cases based on their determination of the best interests of the child. In making this determination, just about every aspect of your child’s life and your ability to care for them, as well as the other parent’s abilities, will be...

Single parents who wish to move, either to another borough in New York City or to a more distant destination, usually have good reasons for doing so. In many cases, a better job opportunity or more affordable housing could be the reason. In other cases, a person may...

Life is often uncertain, and it subjects us to unanticipated changes when we are least ready. New Yorkers who have worked their way through a divorce proceeding often believe that they have suffered the worst experience that life can offer. Unfortunately, living...

If you and your ex-spouse have children, the court likely signed an order detailing custody and visitation arrangements when your divorce was finalized. Once an order has been signed, both parents are legally obligated to adhere to the terms of the order. However, if...

You might think that your child custody issues are over once you have an order specifying what legal and physical custody will look like and how visitation with the non-custodial parent will play out. But the truth of the matter is that child custody and visitation...

Parental alienation, the process by which one parent manipulates a child in hopes of distancing that child from his or her other parent, can be extraordinarily damaging. While it can certainly affect your relationship with your child, it can also cause significant...

Parents in New York need to provide for their children as they raise them. This includes providing the basics such as food, clothing and shelter, but there are many other expenses that parents pay for their children. Parents pay for health insurance and other medical...

A child custody dispute can leave your nerves frayed, which is completely understandable. After all, the outcome of one of these disagreements can shape your relationship with your child for years to come. That’s why it’s imperative that you do everything you can to...

Divorce is not easy and when children are involved it can be even more daunting.  We at Claudio and Associates use a personalized approach with all of our clients and make sure that we tailor our services to your needs. We also make the process as seamless as possible...