Custody and Visitation

Parental Rights and Divorce

Of all the issues considered during a divorce, none evoke more emotion than child custody and visitation. The ability to control your child's upbringing, while fostering a continued parent-child relationship is the goal of any parent. Ms. Frank strongly believes in putting children first.

At Law Offices of Joy Y. Frank, we focus on protecting parents' rights to legal and physical custody. While, mediation is usually in the best interests of all parties involved, we will vigorously advance our client's goals during the divorce process. To learn more about protecting your rights as a parent, contact lawyer Joy Y. Frank, located in White Plains, New York.

Types of Child Custody

Under New York law, courts must decide legal and physical custody over a child during a divorce. Often custody is joint. Legal custody refers to a parent's right to make important decisions about a child's education, healthcare, and religion. Physical custody refers to where a child actually resides. A court determines what is in the best child's best interests by examining among other factors the physical, emotional, and financial needs of a child.

Legal Custody and Visitation Issues

Our firm will guide you through the process of resolving conflicts related to both custody and visitation. By examining such issues as parental abilities, and the best interests of your child, the court will make decisions that will affect the lives of you and your child.

Some issues related to the determination of custody and visitation include:

• Grandparent and stepparent issues
• In-state and out-of-state relocation of parents
• Parenting plans and visitation plans
• Child custody and visitation modifications following a substantial change in circumstance
• Child support award and modification issues

As a parent, you need an aggressive yet sensitive advocate to protect your rights and your children's best interests during a divorce. To learn more about child custody and visitation, contact an attorney at the Law Offices of Joy Y. Frank. Our office represents people throughout New York, including people in Yonkers and Westchester County.