Queens Child Custody Lawyer

Child Custody Attorney Serving Queens, NY

Child custody cases in Queens are heard in Queens County Family Court for unmarried parents and in Supreme Court when custody is part of a divorce. The court applies the best interests standard, evaluating each parent's home environment, work schedule, involvement in activities, and any history of domestic violence.

Agarunov Law Firm represents Queens parents in custody and visitation matters. We handle legal custody, physical custody, visitation schedules, modification petitions, and relocation disputes for families in Flushing, Astoria, Long Island City, Jackson Heights, Jamaica, and Forest Hills and surrounding areas.

Our Financial District office is accessible from Queens via the 7, E, F, M, N, or R trains. Schedule a free consultation to discuss your custody case.

Child Custody Services in Queens

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

Child Custody Considerations for Queens Families

Queens County's geographic size and diverse neighborhoods create practical challenges for custody arrangements. School district assignments, transit access, and extended family availability for childcare all factor into workable schedules.

Queens County Family Court handles petitions with attention to the borough's diverse community. Our attorneys help parents present cases effectively and develop parenting plans reflecting the practical realities of life in Queens.

Why Queens Clients Choose Agarunov Law Firm

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

• Sole and joint custody representation
• Detailed parenting plan development
• Modification and enforcement proceedings
• Accessible from Queens via 7, E, F, M, N, 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.