Legal Question in Family Law in New York
How does filing for child custody work?
Can I file for child custody if she has first but my file date is sooner than hers?
Asked on 6/17/13, 11:28 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Jordan Trager
Wisselman, Harounian & Associates, P.C.
If she already has an order of custody, you can file a petition for a change of custody. If not, you can file a petition for custody regardless whether she has filed one previously. You should be prepared to show the reasons why the court ought to award you custody.
Answered on 6/18/13, 11:02 am
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