By Goldberg Sager & Associates | Published December 30, 2021 | Posted in Child Custody | Tagged Tags: best interests standard, child custody, visitation |
Child custody can be an emotional and contentious aspect of a divorce case. However, the parents’ preferences or objections are not what determine the custody decision. The court will focus on what is in the best interests of the child. There is no statutory definition of the term “best interests” in New York. Rather, there Read More
Read MoreFactors in New York Child Custody Determinations New York courts determine child custody according to what they consider to be in the best interests of the child. There is no automatic presumption in favor of either parent. Of course, what constitutes a child’s “best interests” can be highly subjective and requires analysis based on each Read More
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