Rochester, New York, Child Custody and Visitation Lawyer
Perhaps the most difficult issues facing parents in a divorce involve deciding who gets custody of the children, and establishing an acceptable visitation schedule. Regardless of the outcome, other legal issues can arise when one parent takes the children and moves to another state without consulting the parent who is left behind.
For more than 39 years, the Law Office of Robert A. Shapiro has been committed to providing effective family law assistance to clients throughout the state. Our staff is sensitive to the needs of families whose lives are impacted by life-changing family law legal matters.
Determining child custody and visitation rights
Child custody attorney Robert A. Shapiro strongly believes that divorcing parents must strive for open communication, and work together in deciding custody and visitation regarding their children. If they choose an amicable divorce the courts will generally grant joint custody. If custody is heavily contested the courts will often give one parent sole custody, with the non-custodial parent having less input on issues such as education and health care.
Visitation arrangements depend upon how custody is defined and how far apart divorced parents live. A non-custodial parent's visitation schedule may include weekends or every other weekend, alternating holidays and some portion of summers. The parent with primary custody may push to deny visitation with proof of a viable concern for the welfare of the children. We help clients find solutions that protect the interests of the whole family.
What happens when a custodial parent moves out of state?
After a divorce, relocation by a custodial parent can create legal problems if they fail to continue maintaining effective communication with the other parent. For instance, if a mother takes the children and moves out of state, a father's rights can be enforced by bringing legal action. The court can order her return to restore his visitation rights, or the court can reduce support payments or force contribution to traveling expenses. Our office helps clients address these and other post-divorce legal issues.
If you need help addressing child custody and visitation, or other matters of divorce, contact the Law Office of Robert A. Shapiro to discuss your case. We care about the clients and the families we serve. Our practice is committed to helping them effectively resolve their legal concerns, as well as protect their rights and well-being of their children.
To speak with an experienced Rochester, New York lawyer, contact the Law Office of Robert A. Shapiro.
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