Jeffrey B. Peltz
“I would 100% recommend Jeffrey and his team for your legal procedures.”
Best Child Custody Lawyers near Manhattan, NY
There are no firms listed in Manhattan itself yet; the 15 below are the closest options, from towns including New York (8, 7 mi), Hackensack, NJ (3, 8 mi) and Jersey City, NJ (2, 7 mi).
11 open 24/7 · 11 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 27, 2026
Moskowitz Law Group
“On initial consult, Genevieve thoroughly went thru the process and patiently answered all my questions.”
NY Divorce Lawyer - David Centeno Law
“I was always kept up to date on the progress of my divorce and was advised on what to expect next.”
The Tormey Law Firm
“I have personally consulted Travis on multiple occasions and found their legal advice to be very helpful and comprehensive.”
Edelsteins Faegenburg & Brown
“They really care about their clients and go above and beyond even after they have been paid.”
Law Offices of Patel & Cardenas
“I so appreciate his honesty and the fact that he did not try to give me false hope in order to take my money.”
The 15 firms listed for Manhattan, NY take child custody and visitation matters for families. What appears about their practice areas, consultations and office hours is taken from each firm's own site, and ratings with quoted lines come from public reviews.
Area overview: Manhattan, NY
The 15 firms on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 3,002 reviews; all 15 have 50 or more reviews. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (97%), responsiveness (84%) and quality (76%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "knowledge", "results" and "expertise". 11 are open around the clock and 11 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are divorce (2), domestic violence (2), prenuptial agreements (2) and separation agreements (2). 1 shows a license on its website and 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 14 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 39 years. 11 offer urgent consultations; 1 offers remote or virtual consultations; 4 offer payment plans; 11 offer a free initial consultation; 2 are family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We count these figures across the firms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
What do custody firm websites listed for Manhattan usually state?
All 15 firms have a website on file. Those pages are where a practice describes the parenting matters it takes, whether it offers mediation, and how consultations run. Look for a firm that writes about children rather than about winning, and read a few before you call.
Lebedin Kofman
“Thank you for great work we really appreciate it”
Bhatt Law Group
“My experience with Daniel and the whole group at Bhatt law was nothing short of a 5 star treatment.”
Zimmet Law Group
“Without the help of Brian Zimmet, I would not have successfully left my apartment scattered with issues halfway through the lease.”
Robert S. Gershon
“Despite this, I felt very well informed of the process as we went through it together, and Rob was incredibly helpful in answering my questions, as well as understanding my concerns (whether direct or simply hypothetical.”
The Law Office of Ryan Besinque
“Ryan did a great job writing my prenup with some non-standard elements, really great attitude, very responsive, very professional.”
Dario, Albert, Metz, Canda, Concannon & Ortiz
“I want to thank Ronald Dario Esq for taking my case, I was impressed by the results, I always had the support of Mr Dario and his staff.”
Law Offices of Robert Tsigler
“I would highly recommend Robert Tsigler law firm”
Grauman Law
“Thank you for your excellent work”
Law Offices of Jason A. Steinberger
“After getting my case dismissed Jason helped me get compensated 50k for what the police did illegally.”
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