Child Custody Battles: How a Marital Lawyer Can Help You Win

Divorce is emotionally challenging to go through, but when it involves children, the stakes grow even higher. Child custody ranks as one of the most imperative and challenging parts of any divorce. Parents want what’s best for their children, but when disputes arise, it can feel like the future of your relationship with your child is at risk. This is where the skills of an experienced marital attorney can be worth their weight in gold. At The Law Office of Shawn R. Kassman, we recognize that child custody wars are not merely legal disputes—they are personal.

Our experienced marital attorney, Shawn R. Kassman, is dedicated to offering empathetic, strategic, and successful legal counsel for parents seeking child custody cases in Suffolk County, Nassau County, and Long Island. In this blog, we will examine how a marital attorney can assist you in winning a child custody case and what you can anticipate from the process.

Understanding Child Custody in New York

Before diving into the specifics of how a marital lawyer can help you, it’s essential to understand how child custody works in New York. There are two primary types of custody:

• Physical Custody: This is where the child will be living on a daily basis. It determines which parent the child lives with the majority of the time. The parent who receives physical custody is in charge of the child’s daily care, education, and overall well-being.
• Legal Custody: Legal custody gives a parent the authority to make significant decisions for the child, including decisions on education, healthcare, religion, and overall upbringing. Legal custody can be shared by both parents or given to one parent by the court.

In New York, the courts will determine custody based on the child’s best interests. The child’s relationship with both parents, each parent’s ability to meet the child’s needs, and the child’s wishes (if old enough) will all be taken into consideration.

How a Marital Lawyer Can Help You Win a Child Custody Battle?

Making your way through a child custody case is never simple, but the right marital attorney by your side can better your odds of a successful outcome. Below are some of the ways that Shawn R. Kassman can help you in your child custody case:

1. Understanding the Legal Process

A custody fight for your child can be daunting, particularly when you are emotionally charged. A marital attorney will explain the legal process to you and walk with you each step of the way. From petition filing through hearing appearances, we will keep you well-prepared and ensure that all paperwork is submitted correctly and on time. Familiarity with the procedure will make you feel more comfortable and less anxious during this challenging process.

2. Standing Up for Your Rights as a Parent

All parents are entitled to be a part of their child’s life, but there are times when one parent will attempt to deny that right. If you are seeking sole custody or joint custody, we will fight to make sure your rights as a parent are upheld. We will represent you to ensure that your relationship with your child is maintained and that any custody arrangement is in your child’s best interest—and yours.

3. Collecting Key Evidence

Evidence is most important in a case of child custody. The court will have to show evidence that illustrates your capacity to raise a stable, loving, and supportive environment for your child. A qualified marital attorney will assist in the collection and production of substantial evidence, which could be:

• Witness testimonies about your parenting skills.
• Record of your participation in your child’s life, school activities, doctor’s appointments, and extracurricular activities.
  Record your capacity to offer a secure home environment, e.g., financial records, housing stability, and a precise work schedule that ensures your child is well taken care of.
• Proof of history of abuse or neglect, where applicable, or absence thereof.

A thorough and well-structured presentation of proof can significantly affect the determination of your custody case.

4. Negotiating Custody Arrangements

In most instances, the mutually acceptable custody arrangement can be negotiated outside of the courtroom. A reasonable marital attorney can help negotiate with the other parent’s lawyer or directly with the other parent to arrive at a custody arrangement acceptable to both parties. The aim is to arrive at an equitable and harmonious settlement that reduces conflict and is in the best interest of the child.

Negotiation will save time, cut costs, and minimize stress. But in the event of a breakdown of negotiations and the case has to be taken to court, a marital lawyer will be ready to represent you before the court.

5. Battling for Your Child’s Best Interests

The single most critical consideration in any custody case is the best interest of the child. New York courts are highly concerned with ensuring that children are placed in the kind of environments where they can grow up to be emotionally, physically, and psychologically healthy. A marital attorney will seek to show how residing with you will be in your child’s best interest.

We will present evidence, including:

• Your ability to offer a stable environment
• Your commitment to effective co-parenting
• Your relationship with the child

If needed, we will engage expert witnesses like psychologists or social workers to support your case and provide the court with an understanding of your capacity for fulfilling the needs of your child.

6. Preparing for Custody Hearings and Trials

If the case reaches court, having an attorney who has experience in trials is imperative. Shawn R. Kassman is highly experienced in advocating for clients at custody hearings and trials. We will prepare you extensively for court so that you know what to anticipate at each phase of the trial and how to represent yourself effectively.

Our professionals will also assist in preparing and organizing all documents, evidence, and testimony that will be necessary for your case to be effectively presented.

7. Dealing with Changes in the Future

Child custody orders are not permanent. Circumstances in life can change, and if you must alter a custody order in the future, Shawn R. Kassman can assist you in filing a petition with the court to modify the order. If you want to alter the custodial arrangement because of a job transfer or the needs of the child have changed, our office will assist you in the process of modifying custody arrangements as necessary.

Why The Law Office of Shawn R. Kassman?

At The Law Office of Shawn R. Kassman, we recognize the emotional and legal complexities involved in child custody cases. We aim to offer empathetic, individualized, and strategic legal assistance to help you obtain the best possible result for your family. Representing divorce lawyers in Suffolk County, Nassau County, and Long Island, we are dedicated to safeguarding your rights as a parent and ensuring that your child’s future is secure and bright.

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