About Child Custody in Long Island
Nassau Family Law and Child Custody
The area of family law places great care and emphasis on children and their well-being during a divorce proceeding. Important decisions made during a divorce regarding custody affect a child's future significantly. In a contested divorce there may be disagreements regarding child custody, necessitating the courts make the final rulings. An uncontested divorce normally has the child's welfare in mind and custody decisions are agreeable to the children and spouses. A judge and court will always protect the interests of a child of divorcing parents. Due to the importance of child custody issues, a couple should contact a Long Island family lawyer for guidance as to the custody laws involved when it comes to doing what is best for divorcing spouses and their children. Our attorneys at the Law Offices of Scupp & Berman, LLP, successfully help many couples with their child custody issues whether in a contested or uncontested divorce.
About Child Custody and Suffolk Family Law
Child custody involves the residential or physical custody - where the child will live. The spouse who has legal custody has the right and responsibility to make decisions regarding the raising of the child. Many factors can influence custody decisions such as which parent is the primary caregiver, which parent has the best parenting skills, the parent work schedule, the child's relationship with other family members, any domestic violence in the household, and the child's preference. The two type of custody are:
- Joint Custody - Together the parents make the major decisions about the education, health and religion of the child
- Sole Custody - One parent has the right to make the major decisions about the child's raising and upbringing
When possible, it is best for the parents to make the decisions that will have a bearing on the raising of their children, rather than allowing the courts to decide for them. An experienced family law attorney can help with all issues dealing with child custody laws. Our goal at the Law Offices of Scupp & Berman, LLP, is maximum protection of a child's best interests and our client satisfied with the child custody decisions. We vigorously protect our client's rights in custody matters and their wishes regarding this crucial matter will be our top priority. Make an appointment today for a consultation and review of your child custody issues.
Contact a Long Island Child Custody Attorney
for legal representation concerning your child custody matters.
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