Child custody is perhaps the most emotionally charged aspect of divorce. At Clement Law, we are committed helping you protect your children’s best interests. Daniel Clement has more than 25 years of experience. He uses his extensive experience to guide his clients through the process of determining child custody. He works with you to implement visitation and parenting time schedules that work for you.
We advocate to protect your parental rights and will fight for the best custody arrangement for you and your children.
Under New York law, the court looks to the best interests of the children to determine who should have primary physical custody of the children and to set a visitation schedule.
When you are seeking a particular custody arrangement, it is important to remember that the law will mainly consider what is best for your children. We will present the strongest case as to why it is in your children’s best interests to have the parenting plan you want.
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There are two forms of custody:
Every case is unique. A court will consider a number of factors to determine what custody arrangement is best for your children. Your selection of the right attorney will impact that determination.
Our New York family law firm has successfully represented many parents seeking custody of their children. We will advocate, litigate and negotiate so you get the custody arrangement that is best for your children.
Neither spouse has an automatic right to custody of the children. Your selection of the right attorney with the requisite skills and experience enhances your chances of getting the best custody arrangement for your children.
“Daniel Clement represented me successfully in several family-law matters, the most important of which gained me custody of my son. I’ve known Daniel for almost 10 years. I trust his advice and would recommend him without reservation.”
–Steve S.
In order to move you will either have the consent of the other parent or obtain a court Order allowing the move. A court would consider a litany of factors, including the relationship between the other parent and the child and the reason for the move.
Custody can be modified by agreement or court order. In order to obtain a court order, the parent seeking to modify the custodial arrangement must demonstrate a substantial change in circumstances.
No. Neither parent is given priority. A custody determination is made without regard to a parent’s gender. Many fathers have sole or joint custody.
“Daniel is a highly skilled professional whose experience and emotional support were key enable me navigate and successfully go through what can be a challenging and stressful process at times. I am very grateful for his prompt responsiveness always, his commitment to protecting my interests and efficiency at getting my divorce finalized. I definitely recommend.”
Thomas Sczyrba
Daniel Clement graduated from Brooklyn Law School and the State University of New York at Albany. With over 35 years of experience, he has been a member of the New York City Bar Association and the Matrimonial Committee. In addition, he has worked as an Arbitrator in the Small Claims Court of the City of New York.
Known for his straightforward yet savvy approach to law, he specializes in multiple areas of family law including divorce, how to protect assets in a divorce, child custody, prenuptial agreements, property division, maintenance/alimony, and high net worth divorce. Clients hire Daniel for the personal attention, hard work, street smarts, and excellent value he brings to each case.
An accomplished attorney, Daniel also lectures and writes for various publications, including a blog entitled the “New York Divorce Report” and has co-authored the book, “Onward and Upward: Guide to Getting Through New York Divorce and Family Law.”