Legal Question in Family Law in New York

joint custody

I am currently in the mist of a custody battle with my ex-girlfriend. Every time she gets angry with me she uses my daughter as a puppet and doesn't allow me to see her. I got tired of her doing that so i took her to court for visitation and joint custody. In on feb-07-05,i got awarded joint legal custody and liberal visitations and the mother i agreed with the judge that the mother to give the mothe physical custody as long as i get to see my daughter as often as i pleased. On Oct-17-05 my childs mother decided not to let me take my daughter when i came for a visit and we got into an argument. I came back the next day and she still wouldn't let me take her.I got angry and went to court to put in a order of violation whaen i had the police serve her with the paperes she went and lied and got a order of protection on me and added my daughters name to it so i can't get to see my daughter. I then went to have the order modified and she told the judge she doesn't trudt me with the kid so they ordered supervised visists. She is not bringing the kid to any of the appts. for supervised visitations and the judge is givivng her alot of chances the judge is being bias towards the case i have not seen my daughter in 5mos. what should i do?


Asked on 3/03/06, 2:50 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Seth Kaufman Kaufman PLLC

Re: joint custody

You need to consult with an attorney experienced in litigating custody matters as soon as possible. The general situation you described is quite common, but you need to provide more details in order for me to properly advise you. Feel free to call my office to discuss this further - I will not charge a fee for the initial consultation.

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Answered on 3/05/06, 9:10 am
Andrew Nitzberg Andrew Nitzberg & Associates

Re: joint custody

This is a difficult situation and very unhealthy for your child. But it is very common.

Much of my practice is representing fathers, and I share your frustration. But things are very much improving and I find that the quiet courtesy that characterizes my court demeanor very effective in showing by contrast the mother as shrill and demanding has helped me become a very effective advocate for my clients.

I would be happy to meet with you to map out a strategy for taking constructive action.

If, after meeting with me, you choose to retain my services as your lawyer, we can work out a money budget.

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Answered on 3/06/06, 1:30 pm


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