Brooklyn Child Custody Lawyer

Child Custody Attorney Serving Brooklyn, NY

Child custody disputes in Brooklyn are resolved in Kings County Family Court or Supreme Court depending on whether custody is part of a divorce or a standalone petition. New York courts decide custody based on the best interests of the child, considering each parent's living situation, relationship with the child, ability to provide stability, and willingness to foster the other parent's relationship.

Agarunov Law Firm represents Brooklyn parents in custody and visitation matters. We handle legal custody, physical custody, visitation schedules, modification petitions, and relocation disputes for families in DUMBO, Williamsburg, Park Slope, Downtown Brooklyn, Sunset Park, and Bay Ridge and surrounding areas.

Our office at 30 Broad Street in the Financial District is accessible from Brooklyn via the 2, 3, 4, 5, A, C, F, or R trains. Schedule a free consultation to discuss your custody case.

Child Custody Services in Brooklyn

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 Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn parents whose custody rights are not being respected, seeking court intervention to ensure compliance.

Child Custody Considerations for Brooklyn Families

Brooklyn's dense urban environment creates practical custody considerations. Parenting plans need to account for subway commutes between residences, school proximity, after-school logistics, and family support networks. A parent in Bay Ridge and a parent in Williamsburg face different transportation realities.

Kings County Family Court handles a high volume of custody cases. Understanding the court's procedures and judicial tendencies helps us advocate more effectively for Brooklyn parents navigating the custody process.

Why Brooklyn Clients Choose Agarunov Law Firm

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

• Sole and joint custody representation
• Detailed parenting plan development
• Modification and enforcement proceedings
• Accessible from Brooklyn via 2, 3, 4, 5, A, C, F, or R 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.