How Does a Father Gain Custody of His Children According to New York Law?
Many fathers who encounter the family courts in New York fear the court will not grant custody to them because of their gender. However, a New York court will not discriminate on the basis of gender when making a determination for child custody. Instead, according to the NY Courts Help page, “the court will consider what’s best for the child” when determining the most appropriate person to have custody. • Parenting Skills • A father who is seeking custody of a child should be prepared to present proof of good parenting skills, as the court will consider this in a custody determination. Examples of good parenting skills may be parenting classes, testimony from a third party, or direct testimony from a child as to what he or she wants. • Joint Custody vs. Sole Custody • In a joint-custody arrangement, parents make major decisions about a child’s life together, such as where the child will attend school or choice of after-school activities. In a sole-custody arrangement, only one parent i
Related Questions
- Does the father have to prove the mother "unfit" to be awarded custody of the minor children? Or, will the mother be awarded custody of the minor children unless the father proves her to be "unfit?
- Does anyone know of a Supreme Court Custody Case where a father wins custody of his child?
- Is it possible for a father to win custody of his children?
