Who Gets The Dependency Exemption On The Tax Return? As parents negotiate child custody and support agreements they are faced with many decisions. The biggest decisions usually revolve around custody, visitation, and child support, but there are smaller, less obvious issues that are best decided at the time of the agreement, too. One of these …
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If you’re in the middle of a child custody case and have been ordered to participate in a forensic evaluation you probably have a lot of questions about the process. You may even be a little nervous about what is to come. We’re here to set your mind at ease by explaining what a custody …
During divorce proceedings, most parents have their children’s welfare at the forefront of their minds, but sometimes the emotions involved in divorce cases make it hard for parents to think objectively about the day-to-day care and needs of their children. This is where child custody agreements, or parenting plans, become invaluable. Parenting plans spell out …
Every child is different. Every family is different. Westchester Matrimonial attorneys are experienced in advocating on behalf of parents and children with special needs. No matter what your child’s and family’s needs, an experienced Westchester Matrimonial attorney will be with you every step of the way. Educational Expenses Additional educational expenses may be required for …
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Child Custody or guardianship varies from state to state, and of course every case is different, but it is helpful to understand the different types of child custody and the general scenarios that couples going through a divorce may face. Familiarizing yourself with possible outcomes, or terms you will be hearing will prove beneficial. Physical …
Now more than ever Fathers involved in divorce proceedings are fighting and winning cases regarding parental rights, custody, and child support. It is important to note that whether you are a man or a woman it is imperative for you to understand your rights, and what you are entitled to. It has been a common …
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Custody and Visitation The New York Domestic Relations Law allows grandparents to petition the court for visitation with and/or custody of their grandchildren in limited circumstances. Where either, or both, of the parents of a child residing in New York is or are deceased, a grandparent of the child may petition the Supreme Court or …
When paternity is contested, a Court is empowered to order the mother, child, and the possible father to submit to DNA tests in order to establish paternity. The court may decline to order such tests, however, where the child’s best interests would not be served – for example, in circumstances where a father has treated …
WHAT IS VISITATION? DO PARENTS HAVE A RIGHT TO VISITATION? In cases where parents are separated or divorced, one parent will generally be deemed the “primary residential parent” or “custodial parent”, meaning that the child or children will reside primarily with that parent (See custody article written by our experienced Westchester Matrimonial LLC staff for …
Parents are charged with the obligation to support their children. The Child Support Standards Act (CSSA) provides a formula by which parents’ presumptive child support obligations can be determined. Child support obligations may be imposed by a court or agreed upon by the parents by written agreement. The CSSA formula provides that child support obligations …
