Representation That Values ‘The Best Interests Of The Child’

During many divorces, the “red flag” issue dividing many couples, regardless of economic status, is child access? Arrangements for sole or shared custody, consistent visitation routines and decision-making that dictates a child’s upbringing.

I am family law attorney Robert G. Smith, founder of the Robert G. Smith, PLLC, law firm in New York City. I established my practice more than 40 years ago to help divorcing spouses and their children to smoothly navigate the legal process at the end of a marriage.

I am also a lawyer who believes deeply in “the best interests of the child.” My firm’s quality legal services address problems ranging from customized custody obligations to income-based state guidelines for calculations of financial support.

Custody And Support Strategies Designed With Your Child’s Needs In Mind

Before, during and after your divorce, I can effectively advise on these kinds of child custody recognized by New York family courts:

• Physical custody and sole physical custody
• Legal custody, which stresses the importance of decision-making
• Sole legal custody, in which one parent exercises all decision-making
• Joint legal custody, when both parents collaborate on major decisions
• Joint residential custody, for children who share both parents’ homes equally

Additionally, I can assist with formulation of visitation schedules observed by a noncustodial parent. It is extremely important that whatever can be done, should be done, to keep both parents engaged and cooperating with aspects of a child’s development.

To Protect Your Children And Your Rights, Contact Me For A Free Consultation

When disagreements over your child’s future become more than you can bear, my law firm is here for you. The help you need is just a phone call away, so contact me today at 212-499-0940. I serve divorce and family law clients located in all five boroughs of New York City as well as Nassau, Westchester, Putnam, Orange, Suffolk and Rockland counties.