Long Island, New York, Child Custody Attorneys
During the divorce process or when resolving issues between unmarried parents, judges can award different types of custody depending on a variety of factors. These factors can include the assets and income levels of the parents as well as behavioral factors such as drug use, psychological problems, verbal or physical abuse or other problems that may make a parent unfit. The courts typically prefer that both parents have ongoing relationships with their children, but the safety and welfare of the kids is always the most important factor.
The lawyers at the law firm of Bryan L. Salamone & Associates, P.C., have considerable experience in child custody disputes in the state of New York and have achieved successful resolutions for hundreds of clients in our many years of practice. Our clients demand excellence from us and we pride ourselves on providing personal attention and aggressive representation to achieve the best possible result in every case.
For more information about the child custody arrangement that may be right for you, contact us and speak with an attorney at a free initial consultation.
Types of Child Custody Arrangements
Understanding which custody arrangement best meets your specific goals is important to ensure that the rights of you and your children are protected. Various types of child custody arrangements include:
- Sole custody
- Residential custody to one parent and joint legal custody to both parents
- Joint or shared parenting time with joint custody
- Joint custody between parents, residential custody to one parent and a neutral parent coordinator to resolve necessary decisions
- Shared custody with distinct spheres of influence
These arrangements can impact who receives support from the non-custodial parent, who the child will live with on a regular basis, the visitation rights that the non-custodial parent receives and who is in charge of making decisions about the health, education, religion and welfare of the child.
In many of these cases, achieving the custody arrangement that is best for your family is a tough and difficult fight. Our firm is proud of our aggressive style and our ability to resolve complex cases in the best interests of our clients and their children. Our clients know that we will not back down from a custody dispute.
Learn More About Your Child Custody Rights
Child custody decisions can be very complex and difficult. An experienced family law attorney can help you through the legal process. Contact the Long Island law firm of Bryan L. Salamone & Associates, P.C., and learn more about your rights and options at a free initial consultation. Call our office at 631-479-2857 or toll free at 888-389-1411 to make an appointment.
