Resolving Hudson Valley Child Custody Disputes
At the Kingston law firm of Jonathan R. Sennett, P.C., we advise divorcing, divorced and unmarried parents about their legal and practical options for resolving problems related to child custody and visitation. To find out how we can help you optimize your access to your children for the sake of protecting and building strong parent-child relationships, contact us to schedule a consultation.
We help parents with their goals while protecting the child's best interests
New York law requires disputes between parents to be resolved according to the best interests of the children involved, and any parent perceived to be uncooperative or putting their own interests before those of the children is likely to end up severely disappointed in the judge's ruling.
As a result, Hudson Valley family law attorney Jonathan Sennett helps parents identify their priorities and objectives, advises them about the legal and practical consequences of each alternative, and works toward achieving the desired goal through negotiation whenever possible and contested hearings whenever necessary.
Any parent involved in a child custody or visitation dispute needs to make sound and realistic decisions with a solid understanding of his or her legal rights and obligations. A big part of our work in these cases involves helping you find the balance between your own views and preferences and what a judge is likely to decide if the case were to go to court.
In some situations, a parent can't afford to compromise a child's safety
Not every dispute between parents can be resolved through polite negotiation and compromise. Parents troubled by a history of chemical dependency, family violence or other serious problems are not likely to benefit from joint custody or unsupervised visitation arrangements, and neither will the children.
If your child custody or visitation dispute involves serious parental performance problems or safety risks to the children, Jonathan Sennett can help you no matter which side of the case you're on. If you are concerned about your child’s welfare when they are with their other parent, our law firm can make sure that your understanding of the situation is clearly expressed and taken into full account. We can also help you develop the personal resources you need to meet your responsibilities as a mother or father.
We also advise parents who need to revisit, modify or enforce child custody or visitation arrangements years after a divorce decree or determination of paternity. For additional information, contact a knowledgeable lawyer at the office of Jonathan R. Sennett, P.C. in Kingston. Call our Kingston law office locally at 845-943-2261 or toll-free at 866-585-1091. You can also contact us online.
