On Behalf of Linda M. DiPasquale, Attorney at Law | Jun 6, 2020 | Child Custody
A contentious divorce creates many challenges, and child custody often complicates matters. Spouses who failed to agree on marital affairs may create more conflict when deciding on the nuts and bolts of custody. What options or techniques serve the best interests of...
On Behalf of Linda M. DiPasquale, Attorney at Law | May 11, 2020 | Child Custody
Courts will determine the outcome of custody battles based on the best interests of the child. Custody outcomes include two different custody types: physical and legal custody. The parent with whom the child normally resides is the parent who has physical custody. The...
On Behalf of Linda M. DiPasquale, Attorney at Law | Apr 24, 2020 | Child Custody
Divorce is a mentally grueling process, one that becomes more complex when you layer in a custody battle. In some child custody cases, you may even find yourself a part of a custody evaluation. What is an evaluation? According to the American Psychological...
On Behalf of Linda M. DiPasquale, Attorney at Law | Apr 10, 2020 | Child Custody
Establishing Paternity Unwed New York fathers may ask themselves if establishing paternity is important. After all, you can still take part in your child’s life even without legal paternity. But it offers much less stability. In fact, some fathers who do not...
On Behalf of Linda M. DiPasquale, Attorney at Law | Feb 4, 2020 | Child Custody
For many people, alcohol is an ever-present substance in their lives. From after-work drinks to power lunches to backyard BBQs to wine with dinner, alcohol is, for all intents and purposes, “normalized.” However, despite that, alcohol is still a major contributing...
On Behalf of Linda M. DiPasquale, Attorney at Law | Feb 4, 2020 | Child Custody
In most cases, when the New York family courts make custody arrangements, they then leave it up to the parents to decide with whom the child will spend time, and how much time each extended family member will get with the child. However, what happens when the courts...
On Behalf of Linda M. DiPasquale, Attorney at Law | Jan 27, 2020 | Child Custody
Custody disputes are a difficult situation for all family members. Parents are usually concerned about what their role may be in the child’s life going forward. For anyone going through the process, it can be useful to understand the expected court process. The...
On Behalf of Linda M. DiPasquale, Attorney at Law | Dec 14, 2019 | Child Custody
Divorce can be hard for everyone involved, especially children. Kids of divorce are often forced to transition from a traditional family living situation to a sole-custody or joint-custody arrangement. Not only is it a major adjustment, but the change can affect...
On Behalf of Linda M. DiPasquale, Attorney at Law | Sep 20, 2019 | Child Custody, Child Support
For many New Yorker divorcees, joint custody and co-parenting are in the best interests of the child. The outdated believe that the father has the child every other weekend is in transition. In most homes, both parents work. In the past, one parent may stay home with...
On Behalf of Linda M. DiPasquale, Attorney at Law | Aug 19, 2019 | Child Custody
When they make the difficult decision to divorce, the concerns of many parents fall to the custody and care of their children. In order to ensure the best possible arrangement for their kids, it is important for New York parents to understand the types of custody in...