New York Family Law Blog

Table of Contents Child Custody in New York State What is Child Custody and Visitation in New York? What is Residential Custody? How Does a Court Decide Custody in New York? How is child custody determined in Suffolk County?...

Drug Tests in New York Custody Cases: A Family Law Perspective Divorce and child custody disputes are often emotionally charged and complicated by numerous competing factors. When substance use is part of the equation, the...

In New York custody cases, drug testing can be ordered by the court if there's evidence suggesting a parent's substance abuse might endanger the child. What happens when a party refuses the tests?...

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...