Top Rated New York Child Custody Lawyers

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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New York Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

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

Bio: Attorney Jane Cristal has been practicing divorce law in Long Island since 1987. If you're facing divorce in the Nassau County area, contact this experienced, effective attorney today.

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New York Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

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

Compassionate, yet aggressive representation in the realm of family law.

Rating: 8.3

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New York Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

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

Bio: I am a matrimonial attorney who has been through the process personally. As such, I bring a uniquely empathetic ear to my client's concerns. While I am a litigator at heart I know, through my personal experience, that generally the best results fo...

Rating: 9.1

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New York Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 59 years

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

Bio: For more than 40 years, I have assisted clients in the resolution of Family Law issues. My background includes hosting "Radio Lawyer" and writing the newspaper column "Please Be Advised". I am co-author of "Divorce QA: Answers to Questions About D...

Rating: 9.9

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New York Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

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

Bio: Lorraine R. Silverman is a Partner with Copps DiPaola Silverman, PLLC. She practices exclusively in the field of matrimonial and family law and represents individuals in the negotiation and litigation of all family law matters, including, but not ...

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New York Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 45 years

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

Bio: Attorney Sari Friedman is a Long Island divorce lawyer at Friedman & Friedman PLLC, Attorneys at Law whose extensive list of accolades testify to the quality legal counsel she provides. Not only does she have more than 35 years of experience, but ...

Rating: 9.5

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New York Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

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

Bio: New York based attorney with a dedication to each of his clients. My philosophy is simple: "Every Client Matters." Please feel free to reach out to me at anytime. I've got an open door policy and I'm always willing to listen. Here's a little bit a...

Rating: 9.9

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New York Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

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

Bio: I am an experienced advocate and trial attorney. My firm concentrates in the areas of matrimonial and family law. I am focused on providing you with the very best legal representation at this important time. I have litigated many high-conflict, hi...

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New York Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

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

Bio: The Law Office of Nancy Ahern is dedicated to the practice of matrimonial, family and guardianship law in New York City. Admitted to the bar in 2010, Nancy has extensive experience litigating in New York Supreme Court, Family Court, and Criminal C...

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New York Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

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

Bio: I have dedicated my practice exclusively to Family & Matrimonial law in Albany, NY and the surrounding areas for more than 12 years. Though my office is in Clifton Park, I have appeared in courts in Duchess, Ulster, Columbia, Delaware, Schoharie, ...

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New York Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

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

Bio: My practice is primarily focused on all stages of matrimonial and family law, and pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. I provide my clients with strategic and compassionate representation in divorce, custody, support, and family offense matter...

Rating: 9.5

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New York Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Lawsuits & Disputes, Divorce & Separation and more

Review: "Robert Wallack was the second divorce lawyer I hired after spending a full year with another lawyer. He is one of the most passionate, knowledgeable and adept lawyers I have ever encountered (and I know many). And he's particularly good in the cou..."

Rating: 8.7

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New York Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

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

Bio: Mr. Mady has dedicated his entire legal career to representing clients in complex family and divorce cases, including highly contested custody battles, the valuation and distribution of significant marital assets as well obtaining and enforcing sp...

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New York Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

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

Review: "I used Tom Elliot for my divorce. During this extremely difficult time in my life Tom told me what to expect from the very first meeting. He made every effort to settle things as quickly as possible, however my ex and her attorney were less than c..."

Rating: 10

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New York Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation

Bio: When someone is in need of legal services, they are oftimes going through a very difficult period in their life. At our office, we strive to make these tough times as easy as possible. Nicole Krysinski and I always try to find the time to listen t...

Rating: 9.4

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New York Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

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

Experienced Matrimonial and Family Law attorney

Rating: 9.0

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New York Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 52 years

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

Bio: Mr. Phillips was admitted to practice law in the State of New York in 1974 and his practice has been limited to Matrimonial and Family Law, which covers "divorce, separation, separation agreements, prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements, cu...

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