New York Family Law Blog

What is Parental Alienation? Parental alienation is a term used to describe a situation in which one parent attempts to damage, undermine or plainly destroy a child’s relationship with their other parent. There are...

Can I Claim a Child on My Taxes? Who Can Claim Child As A Dependent? Divorce attorneys are frequently asked “can I claim my child as a dependent on my taxes?” The right to claim the child tax credit is an...

Marijuana and Custody In recent years, the legalization and decriminalization of marijuana have sparked significant debate across the United States. While some states have embraced its use for medicinal and recreational...

Parent Coordination in New York High Conflict Cases A parent coordinator in a New York custody case is a professional who is appointed by the court to help parents resolve disputes and make decisions regarding the care and...

At what age can a child decide which parent to live with in New York? In New York State, like in many other jurisdictions, child custody determinations are made with the best interests of the child as the primary...