Child Custody & Visitation

New York Child Custody and Visitation Attorney

In child custody and visitation matters, the only factor that drives the court is the best interests of the child or children involved. The parents' interests are secondary, at best. Whether your case is being handled in court or through some form of alternative dispute resolution, we at The Law Offices of David R. Sachs are dedicated to helping you resolve custody and visitation matters while upholding the focus on the best interests of the children.

We begin by talking with you about the issues you are facing regarding your custody matters. Our firm strives to help clients understand the many different types of custody and what they may mean for you and your children. Some of the types of custody and visitation arrangements include:

• Joint custody
• Physical custody (residential custodian)
• Sole custody
• Split custody (50-50)
• Non-custodial visitation (supervised or unsupervised)

Though a parent may not have physical custody, they are most frequently still involved in all of the decision making processes regarding the well-being of the children. This can range from medical and health issues to the choice of a daycare provider or school.

Though many child custody cases are handled within the context of a divorce, our firm also represents clients that are seeking custody when they have never been married to the child's other parent, or even prior to obtaining a formal divorce. In these cases, the children will be appointed their own lawyer, referred to as a law guardian, to ensure that their best interests are at the heart of the case.

In addition to our representation of clients in the initial phases of a custody case, we provide counsel and guidance in enforcement and modification of a child custody decree. If your spouse is not paying the child support ordered by the court, or not allowing visitation or access to the children, we can discuss bringing a motion to enforce the court's orders. After a divorce, changes in circumstances, such as a parent's relocation or move, decreased or increased incomes, or one parent's inability to care for the children may require a modification of child custody or child support. We can help you move for a change of custody or support.

Contact a child custody lawyer at The Law Offices of David R. Sachs today to discuss your case with knowledgeable and compassionate attorney Dave Sachs. He can assess your case and provide you with a realistic view of the possibilities for obtaining a positive resolution to the matter. A free initial consultation is available along with flexible appointment times (upon request).