Syracuse Child Custody Attorney
Child Custody Attorney Serving Syracuse, New York, Area
The Darwish Law Offices, P.C., handles child custody matters in and around Syracuse. We work with clients to help them reach a child custody decision for the best interests of the child and for their families.
But child custody is an area where couples can be as creative as they need to be to come up with a plan that works for their child and their families. While many parents choose to litigate their custody concerns, child custody decision-making is an area that frequently benefits from the collaborative law process. The open communication and respect inherent in the collaborative law setting helps parents gain a greater understanding of the needs of their child and the values in play in making a child custody decision.
Diane E. Darwish has experience in litigating and otherwise resolving custodial issues:
- Relocation concerns, such as when one parent wants to move the child to a distant location, making it difficult or impossible for the non-custodial parent to have access to the child.
- Creating parenting schedules that accommodate the child's every day activities, parents' work schedules, and consider other family obligations and priorities.
- Alienation: My child won't speak to me - what do I do?
- Third-party custody disputes: My child's maternal aunt is trying to take custody of my child - help!
Our child custody attorney is an experienced courtroom litigator and a trained and knowledgeable collaborative family law practitioner, offering her clients the options of taking their case to court or finding a resolution either through settlement or trial.
Modification of Child Custody Orders
A child custody decision is not set in stone. Changing circumstances within the family or with the child may make it necessary to ask the judge for a modification to the original child custody order. Parental incapacity, access to better schools, parental neglect or abuse of the child, or (for older children) the child’s own preferences are all reasons that a parent may request a modification of a child custody order. Any modification is always based on the best interest of the child and the court will review all factors to determine what is in the best interests of the child.
Our experienced staff listens closely to your needs and values, and then works with you one-to-one to develop an approach that works best for your family's needs. Contact the Darwish Law Offices, P.C., to schedule an initial consultation. Find out why choosing the right lawyer makes all the difference.
