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The Manna Helmy Law Group

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Law Offices of Daniel Clement

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A. Cohen Law Firm

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Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury, Divorce

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Dilorenzo & Rush

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Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Family Law

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Weinberg & Cooper

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Polizzotto & Polizzotto

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“He cared, was always available, and really listened to me, His advice was not just based on the law, but accounted for my unique personal and familial situation.”

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Damiano Law Offices

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HD Family Law

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Prenuptial Agreements, Divorce, Family & Child Matters

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Jayson Lutzky

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Saland Law

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Blackmail & Extortion, New York State Criminal Defense, Family Law

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Jeffrey B. Peltz

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David Centeno Law

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Collaborative Divorce, Uncontested Divorce, Marital Settlement Agreements

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Robert Lucks Attorney at Law

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Criminal Defense Attorney, Divorce Law, Divorce Mediation

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Law Offices of Donald Mastrodomenico

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Child Support, Divorce, Uncontested Divorce

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The Tormey Law Firm

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“They were leading me through very difficult case ,always answered my calls ,they were there for me 24 hours a day,their passion made me feel like they are family.”

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Men's & Fathers' Rights Divorce Lawyers by Schultz & Associates

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High Net Worth Divorce, Facing Divorce or Another Complex Family Law Problem?, Post-Divorce

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HOW TO FILE AN EMERGENCY CUSTODY ORDER IN NEW JERSEY Custody battles over children can get pretty serious. Emotions can be intense. And in such moments, parents may wonder how to file an emergency custody order in New Jersey. The process to determine child custody can be long, especially when it is highly contentious. The latter specifically can be a cause of concern for many parents when they have a real concern about the welfare of their children when in the care of the other parent. For this reason, New Jersey law offers a potential solution: an emergency custody order. An emergency custody order will award a parent with custody of the child immediately or almost immediately––depending on the circumstances.

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Peacock Qdros: New York & New Jersey Retirement Division Lawyer

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Law Office of Vivien I. Stark

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Prenuptial Agreement, Divorce, Child Support

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FAQs

Can divorcing spouses in New York both use the same lawyer?

No. The law prohibits attorneys from representing both parties in the divorce. However, the goal of each attorney is to work with the other to reach a fair agreement between parties. If you have been served divorce papers, you will need to hire your own divorce attorney to represent you. Otherwise, you can choose to represent yourself, though this is not advised.

In New York, does a father have custody and visitation rights if he was never married to the mother?

To receive paternal rights which would allow you to obtain custody of the child, you would need to first establish paternity. When a child is conceived during a marriage, the husband is assumed to be the father. Otherwise, paternity must be established either by signing an acknowledgment of paternity or obtaining an order of filiation from the court before custody and visitation rights can be addressed.

Can custody be shared 50/50 in New York?

Yes. Joint (shared) physical custody means that the child lives with each parent as close to one-half the time as possible. In a 50/50 split of physical custody, the parent with the higher income is still legally responsible to pay child support unless both parents agree to waive the support.

What is a paternity action in New York?

Paternity actions are used to establish whether a man is the biological father of a child. They may be filed by a mother seeking child support or a man who believes he is the father of a child and wishes to establish his parental relationship.

In New York, can I obtain child support without filing for divorce?

Yes, Child support can be obtained without filing for divorce. The family court can grant an order of support. You can file a petition for child support and child support add-ons in the family court. You should speak with an experienced child support attorney prior to filing.

Get the answers to more questions on the FAQ page on our website.

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James E. Iñiguez & Associates

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Family Law

“He wil give you the worst case scenario so you are realistically prepared for it but in the end he will likely get you the best case scenario if you case is worthy of hiring an attorney get James.”

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Robert S. Gershon

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Divorce, Criminal Defense, Family Law

“Hired him spring 2019 an within 3 months I was getting limited visitation rights with my daughters for 4 hrs, to getting weekend visitation, his professionalism an his fight for me made the mother of my children decide to just close the case and wor...”

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Law Offices of Jeffrey N. Markowicz

(26)

Domestic Violence, Divorce & Matrimonial Law, Child Support, Custody & Visitation

“As someone with no prior experience with the legal system, I felt overwhelmed by all of the minutiae of the legal process, but Jeff was able to provide guidance and advice at every turn.”

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Zimmet Law Group

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Civil & Commercial Litigation, Family Law, Wills, Trusts, & Estates

“We focused our time on what mattered and didn't waste time talking through frivolous or unimportant topics which kept the costs at what I considered a very fair level.”

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Best Child Custody Lawyers in Manhattan, NY

The highest-rated Custody, Visitation and Guardianship Law companies out of 196 vetted & reviewed in the Manhattan area.

The Manna Helmy Law Group

Law Offices of Daniel Clement

A. Cohen Law Firm

Dilorenzo & Rush

Weinberg & Cooper

Polizzotto & Polizzotto

Damiano Law Offices

HD Family Law

Maria Mateo

Melinda L. Singer

Jayson Lutzky

Saland Law

Jeffrey B. Peltz

David Centeno Law

Robert Lucks Attorney at Law

Law Offices of Donald Mastrodomenico

The Tormey Law Firm

Men's & Fathers' Rights Divorce Lawyers by Schultz & Associates

Peacock Qdros: New York & New Jersey Retirement Division Lawyer

Law Office of Vivien I. Stark

James E. Iñiguez & Associates

Robert S. Gershon

Law Offices of Jeffrey N. Markowicz

Zimmet Law Group

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