New York, NY Child Custody Lawyers

Review: "I was fortunate to have Karen as my child's attorney. She consistently advocated for my child's best interest and was a steady force in court during a high-conflict divorce. Karen has a unique combination of professionalism, directness, honesty, c..."

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Bender & Rosenthal LLP
451 Park Avenue South, 8th Floor, New York, NY

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Marriage & Prenuptials, Family and more

Rating: 8.2

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Child Custody Lawyers in New York, NY

Child custody lawyers represent parents in establishing physical and legal custody arrangements, parenting time, and visitation schedules. They advocate for the child’s best interests, draft parenting plans, negotiate agreements or mediate disputes, and present evidence in family court. When circumstances change, these attorneys seek modifications or enforcement of custody orders.

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Law Offices of Kirsten Brodsky
157 Columbus Avenue, 4th Floor, New York, NY

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Marriage & Prenuptials, Mediation and more

Bio: My firm’s approach is client-centered. I strongly believe each person or family has its own needs and therefore deserves an individualized strategy. Because I have a strong background in litigation as well as negotiated and mediated divorce agreem...

Rating: 7.8

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Mosberg Sharma Stambleck Gross LLP
1270 Avenue Of The Americas, New York, NY

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

Rating: 9.0

Call for a consultation(646) 466-7649

Review: " I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for the exceptional work Ms. Restivo did in handling my daughter’s case. Your dedication, professionalism, and expertise made a tremendous difference, and we are incredibly thankful for the successf..."

Alexandra Chloe Franco's Website

299 Broadway Ste 1803, New York, NY

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody

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Law Offices of Alexandria Lipton
275 Madison Avenue, Suite 1605, New York, NY

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support and more

Review: "I hired Alexandria 10/2024 for custody and child support matter. She and her team were always communicative, timely and succeeded representing me through completion of my case early 2025. Rehired her as of January 2026 for family law matter and I ..."

Rating: 7.5

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HD Family Law Group
535 5th Avenue, New York, NY

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family

Bio: As a New York divorce and family law attorney serving all five boroughs, Despina Hartofilis is compassionate, caring, and understanding. She earned her law degree from St. John’s University School of Law, during which time she was an active member...

Rating: 7.5

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Cohen Clair Lans Greifer & Simpson LLP
885 3rd Ave Fl 32, New York, NY

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Rating: 8.9

Call for a consultation(866) 570-2032

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Garr Silpe, P.C.
777 3rd Ave Fl 32, New York, NY

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 45 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Appeals, Divorce & Separation and more

Rating: 8.7

Call for a consultation(888) 506-3892

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Law Offices of Mindin & Mindin, P.C.
65 Broadway, 7th Floor, New York, NY

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Leon Mindin is a Family Law attorney serving New York City, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island and Nassau/Suffolk Counties. Mr. Mindin founded the Law Offices of Mindin & Mindin, P.C. as a boutique law firm with his wife Elena Mindin, Esq....

Rating: 7.8

Review: "Mr. Pacht is a highly qualified attorney who has a fine understanding of the law : he has integrity and moral grounding ...most of all, he has a moral commitment to helping children and is the voice of justice, for those who need a voice."

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Harry J. Pacht, Esq
1623 3rd Ave, New York, NY

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 46 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody

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Cohen Clair Lans Greifer & Simpson LLP
885 3rd Ave Fl 32, New York, NY

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Rating: 8.7

Call for a consultation(855) 467-7497

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Goldweber Epstein LLC
845 Third Avenue, Floor 17, New York, NY

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 53 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

Bio: Nina S. Epstein focuses her legal practice on matrimonial and family law, and dissolution. She is also a member of the Guardianships Panel in Supreme and Surrogate's Court. She is currently a Partner at Goldweber Epstein LLP, a law firm she co-fou...

Rating: 10

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Marble Law P.C.
132 West 31st Street, Ninth Floor, New York, NY

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Mediation and more

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Rating: 6.3

Call for a consultation(323) 629-8890

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Davidoff Hutcher & Citron LLP
605 Third Avenue, 34th Floor, New York, NY

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Marriage & Prenuptials, Family and more

Review: "There is no better than Judith Ackerman! She saved my life! She will work day and night for you! She will call you back when you call"

Rating: 8.1

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Kasowitz, Benson, Torres & Friedman LLP
1633 Broadway, New York, NY

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Marriage & Prenuptials and more

Rating: 8.7

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Sheresky Aronson & Mayefsky, LLP
750 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Rating: 9.1

Call for a consultation(844) 791-5425

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Gildin | Chapman - Manhattan Office
159 W. 25th St Suite 409, New York, NY

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

We seek to provide you with practical and empathy-driven guidance through what may be a stressful situation. We do this by going the extra mile, being available, transparent and simply outworking our adversaries every day.

Rating: 6.7

Call for a FREE consultation(516) 518-2386

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Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein LLP
10 East 40th Street, New York, NY

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation and more

Rating: 9.5

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Olenko Law, PLLC
137 Fifth Avenue, Ninth Floor, New York, NY

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

Bio: Mariana Olenko has been a matrimonial, family, residential real estate and wills and estates lawyer for over two decades. After graduating from Fordham Law School in 1995, she practiced at Scoppetta Seiff Kretz & Abercrombie until 2015. In October...

Rating: 7.9