Westchester Child Custody Lawyer

Child Custody Attorney Serving Westchester, NY

Westchester County child custody cases are heard in Family Court or Supreme Court, with the court focusing on the best interests of the child. Custody disputes in Westchester often involve questions about school district access, the impact of a parent's commute on availability, and whether relocation would serve the child's needs.

Agarunov Law Firm represents Westchester parents in custody and visitation matters. We handle legal custody, physical custody, visitation schedules, modification petitions, and relocation disputes for families in White Plains, Yonkers, New Rochelle, Scarsdale, and Bronxville and surrounding areas.

Our Financial District office is accessible from Westchester via the Metro-North to Grand Central, a short connection to our Financial District office. Schedule a free consultation to discuss your custody case.

Child Custody Services in Westchester

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

Child Custody Considerations for Westchester Families

Westchester custody disputes often involve school district considerations, as the county's highly regarded schools make educational access a central issue. When parents live in different communities, custody may determine the child's school district.

Commuting patterns affect custody. Many Westchester parents commute to Manhattan, and commute length affects daily availability. Plans accounting for commute schedules and remote work tend to function better in practice.

Why Westchester Clients Choose Agarunov Law Firm

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

• Sole and joint custody representation
• Detailed parenting plan development
• Modification and enforcement proceedings
• Accessible from Westchester via Metro-North to Grand Central, a short connection to our Financial District office
• 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.