Jeffrey B. Peltz
“Peltz, and his wonderful paralegal Jose Flores, not only got me divorced but made it happen in a timely manner.”
Best Child Custody Lawyers in New York, NY
20 firms listed · all 20 in New York · 8 open 24/7 · 11 open weekends · all 20 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 27, 2026
NY Divorce Lawyer - David Centeno Law
“He is one of a kind and if you are looking for a good lawyer who will make sure everything goes smooth look no further.”
Edelsteins Faegenburg & Brown
“Of all the firms I have retained in my life (and there have been quite a few) Edelstein, Faegenburg & Brown is one of the best.”
Lebedin Kofman
“Despite the situation I was in at the beginning of the case, they were able to get me a phenomenal offer leaving nothing on my record.”
Zimmet Law Group
“I had a very good and smooth experience doing my will with Zimmet Law Group.”
The Law Office of Ryan Besinque
“I want to share that Ryan was extremely kind to me and so generously provided advice to me, as I was navigating a case.”
The 20 firms listed for New York, 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: New York, NY
All 20 firms we list here are in New York itself. We have 134 firms in New York on file; this page shows the highest-rated 20. The firms on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 3,373 reviews; 18 have 50 or more reviews. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (89%), quality (73%) and responsiveness (71%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "knowledge", "expertise" and "results". 8 are open around the clock; 10 are open on Saturdays and 11 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are child support (3), collaborative divorce (3), divorce (3), family law (3) and same sex divorce (3). 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 17 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 8 offer urgent consultations; 4 offer payment plans; 10 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; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
What do custody firm websites listed for New York usually state?
All 20 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.
Law Offices of Robert Tsigler
“His professional legal expertise and friendly attitude illuminated my path, relieving me of any worries.”
Law Offices of Jason A. Steinberger
“If you're seeking a knowledgeable and reliable criminal lawyer, I highly recommend The law office of Jason Steinberger.”
Law Office of Richard Roman Shum, Esq | Divorce Lawyer
“His sincerity and moral was a commendable attempt to provide me a start absent of legal advice noting if these suggestions did not work he would then and only then bring me in for legal consult with a fee.”
Paul E Rudder
“I trust him without hesitation and have referred him to my closest friends.”
The Law Offices of Daniel Clement
“Clement's eloquent approach and meticulous work ethic truly set him apart, ensuring a smooth process and a positive outcome.”
Dayton P. Haigney
“Dayton ensured all the correct documents were included and dramatically improved our settlement agreement, which we had drafted ourselves.”
Spodek Law Group
“His legal advice & his forward thinking has led us to a successful outcome & was able to have the case dismissed we could not be more grateful.”
The Shapiro Law Firm
“Not only did Amanda explain things very clearly every step of the way, she was over prepared, never rushed me and answered every single question that I had.”
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Chaim Steinberger
“He generously helped me develop a creative strategy in an unusual divorce case which was stalled in the court.”
The Law & Mediation Offices of Cheryl Stein
“She's very smart and skilled in the divorce process and was very timely in all aspects including communications, filing documents in court, obtaining documents, etc.”
Law Offices of Lisa Beth Older
“Legal professionalism aside, she has an innate ability to connect with her clients, and make them feel very safe entrusting her with the most sensitive, private details of their lives.”
Peacock Qdros: New York & New Jersey Retirement Division Lawyer
“His professionalism, diligence, happy & positive heart, as well as his dedication to getting the job done was again amazing.”
The Seelig Law Offices
“I strongly recommend Seelig Law Offices because they care about their clients, they are responsible returning calls same day, their work is excellent and fast.”
Cohen Forman Barone
“It's hard finding someone that actually cares about their clients rather than the dollar bills”
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