Legal Question in Family Law in New York

What is Lincoln Hearing in a child custody. And who is subjected to the Lincoln Hearing. Who in a child custody does it involve. And where does it take place. And can the custodial/primary parent. Have the chiilds education advocate sit in on the lincoln hearing to be with the child. Because the child just turned 5 years old, and the child has special needs.


Asked on 2/11/12, 10:10 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Kristen Browde Browde Law, P.C.

A Lincoln hearing is a hearing in chambers in which the judge interviews the child(ren) in a custody case. This interview is outside the presence of attorneys.

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Answered on 2/11/12, 5:39 pm


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