Long Island Child Custody & Visitation Rights Attorney
In the event of a separation or divorce, important decisions must be made that could significantly impact the lives of your children. In New York, there is no statutory law regarding child custody and visitation. In a custody and visitation case, the court will be asked to make judgments that are based on the best interests of the child, ultimately deciding which parent will be the better parent in rearing the child. Custody and visitation cases are extremely fact sensitive, each case being decided on its own merits. The Kepanis Law Firm is thoroughly familiar with New York State family law regarding child custody and visitation. Our family law practice has effectively represented clients in divorces and other family law actions that involve all forms of child custody and visitation cases. We understand that child custody and visitation cases are emotionally charged; therefore, during this process we focus our efforts on providing respectful yet effective representation. Additionally, our firm will apprise the client of the strengths and weaknesses of their case. If you are thinking about filing a divorce or other family law action that involves child custody and visitation, contact The Kepanis Law Firm today.
Our firm has represented clients with the following types of legal and physical custody issues:
- Sole custody
- Joint custody
- Parenting plans and visitation rights
- Parenting plan modifications
- Child relocations
In determining who will have primary physical custody of the children, one of the key factors the court takes into account is which parent is more likely to allow frequent and continuing visitation with the other parent. Our child custody lawyers will help develop a parenting plan that will benefit both parties. We also encourage parties to seek counseling for themselves and their children throughout this process. At The Kepanis Law Firm, we are committed to guiding you through every step of a child custody and visitation action. We approach each case with dignity and respect, and recognize that our responsibility is not only to our clients, but also to promote the best interests of the children involved.
Factors Considered by the Court in Deciding Custody
- Age of Parents
- Alcohol & Drug Use
- Availability of Parents
- Finances of Parents
- Findings of Child Neglect/Abuse
- Mental Fitness of Parents
- Mental & Emotional Stability of Parents
The family law attorneys at The Kepanis Law Firm are dedicated to helping New York mothers and fathers deal with child custody and visitation issues. Contact our Uniondale, New York office today to review your options and child custody rights. Place your child custody and parenting time concerns into the hands of the family law attorneys of the Kepanis Law Firm and take the next step in obtaining the help you need.