Bronx Child Custody Lawyer

Child Custody Attorney Serving Bronx, NY

Bronx child custody matters are heard in Bronx County Family Court or Supreme Court. The court determines custody based on the best interests of the child. In the Bronx, where extended family often plays a significant role in childcare, grandparent visitation rights and third-party custody petitions are also common issues.

Agarunov Law Firm represents Bronx parents in custody and visitation matters. We handle legal custody, physical custody, visitation schedules, modification petitions, and relocation disputes for families in Fordham Road, Arthur Avenue, Mott Haven, the South Bronx waterfront, and Pelham Bay and surrounding areas.

Our Financial District office is accessible from the Bronx via the 2, 4, 5, 6, B, or D trains. Schedule a free consultation to discuss your custody case.

Child Custody Services in Bronx

Legal and Physical Custody

Legal custody determines which parent makes major decisions about education, healthcare, and religious upbringing. Physical custody determines where the child lives. We help Bronx parents pursue sole or joint custody arrangements that serve the child's best interests while protecting parental rights. Joint custody requires parents who can cooperate, and we help structure agreements that work in practice.

Visitation and Parenting Schedules

When one parent has primary physical custody, the other typically receives a visitation schedule. We draft detailed parenting plans for Bronx families that address weekday and weekend time, holiday schedules, school breaks, vacation periods, and transportation arrangements. A well-drafted parenting plan reduces future conflicts by establishing clear expectations.

Custody Modifications

Custody orders can be modified when there is a substantial change in circumstances. Common grounds include a parent's relocation, changes in a child's needs, failure to comply with the existing order, or changes in a parent's living situation. We represent Bronx parents seeking and opposing modifications.

Relocation Applications

When a custodial parent wants to move with the child, court approval is required if the other parent objects. We handle relocation applications and opposition for Bronx families, presenting evidence on whether the proposed move serves the child's best interests.

Enforcement of Custody Orders

When a parent violates a custody or visitation order, legal enforcement may be necessary. We file enforcement petitions and contempt motions for Bronx parents whose custody rights are not being respected, seeking court intervention to ensure compliance.

Child Custody Considerations for Bronx Families

In the Bronx, extended family involvement in childcare is common, and grandparent visitation rights are a frequent issue. Bronx County Family Court considers the role of relatives when evaluating custody arrangements.

Public housing assignments and lease restrictions can affect custody arrangements. When a parent's housing situation changes, it may create grounds for modification or affect the feasibility of certain parenting schedules.

Why Bronx Clients Choose Agarunov Law Firm

Agarunov Law Firm represents Bronx parents in child custody and visitation proceedings.

• Sole and joint custody representation
• Detailed parenting plan development
• Modification and enforcement proceedings
• Accessible from Bronx via 2, 4, 5, 6, B, or D trains
• Licensed in both New York and New Jersey

How Our Custody Process Works

• Step 1: Consultation. We discuss your family situation, explain the custody process, and assess your options. This consultation is free.
• Step 2: Filing. We prepare and file the custody petition or response.
• Step 3: Negotiation. We negotiate custody terms aiming for an agreement that serves the child's best interests.
• Step 4: Resolution. We finalize the arrangement through agreement or court determination, ensuring all terms are documented.