Child Custody Lawyer Long Island
Child Custody | Legal Custody | Custody Rights
Nassau County Visitation Rights Attorney
We Are Your New York Attorneys for Child Custody Cases
Serving Nassau County, Suffolk County and Queens County
Child custody, support, and visitation schedule decisions are some of the most important aspects of a divorce proceeding for individuals with children. At The Law Offices of Elliot S. Schlissel, we have successfully handled hundreds of custody cases. We can help everyone involved determine what is in the best interest of the child or children involved, taking into account the rights of all parties to a divorce.
Custody is almost always the most difficult and emotional component of a divorce in New York. It is a litigated issue, and the resulting decision is made by a judge, as an impersonal "third party" to your divorce. There is no formal standard used by the court to determine custody. In New York, both parents are presumed to have an equal opportunity to gain custody. There are many factors that can influence the decision about custody, and in New York child custody matters, the Court ultimately determines custody based on what it believes to be the best interests of the children.
Since a child is normally not represented in a divorce trial, the New York Court will often appoint a law guardian to represent the child. The law guardian will make an investigation and issue a recommendation regarding child custody and an appropriate visitation schedule.
New York has no provision in its law for joint custody, although the power to make joint custody awards is possible if the court finds joint custody to be in the best interests of the child. Joint custody is quite rare in New York, and usually custody is awarded to one parent. Custody in the New York Courts is a painstaking process, resulting in emotional turmoil. Make sure you have the representation you need form the start.
Our Experience and Success Rate Applies to the Most Complex Custody Matters
Often, we will deal with one parent crossing jurisdictional lines, potentially complicating custody and support issues. We have also handled international parental kidnapping cases, with parents taking a child as far as India and China. We have successfully fought for the rights of parents who have served their time in jail and know that it is in the best interest of their children to have a relationship with both parents. All of these cases require skill, effort and dedication beyond what is necessary in the scope of an average divorce. We are the law firm you can trust with the most complex-custody matters.
Contact An Experienced Long Island Child Custody Lawyer Today
We Will Help You Decide What is Right For Your Family
Contact us to discuss your case and our qualifications to represent you. Feel free to call toll free, any time, day or night, at 1-800-344-6431 or contact us at 718-350-2802. You can also reach us in Nassau County at 516-561-6645.
We welcome your inquires.
Elliot S. Schlissel has offices in Lynbrook, Queens, and Suffolk County, and we represent individuals throughout the New York metropolitan area, including Long Island, Nassau County, Suffolk County, Westchester County; and NYC’s five boroughs of The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island.
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