Syracuse, New York Child Custody Lawyer

If you are a parent who is experiencing a divorce, you are most likely concerned with child custody and visitation arrangements. At the Law Office of Beth A.S. Locastro, Esq., Attorney & Counselor at Law, we offer knowledgeable help to our clients. We handle initial determinations of how to handle child custody, relocations and modification of parenting time arrangements. We encourage parents to be involved in the decision making process.

To discuss your questions regarding child custody and visitation, please call our office today at 315-579-0273 to schedule your free consultation with an attorney. You may also fill out a contact form and someone from our firm will be in touch with you promptly.

Legal custody and residential custody

Child custody involves legal custody and residential custody. Legal custody refers to decision making power of the children. These decisions can include education, health care and even extra-curricular activities. Legal custody can be awarded solely to one parent or as joint legal custody where each parent shares in the decision making. Residential custody refers to where the children live. Like legal custody, residential custody can be awarded solely to one parent or as shared custody. For parents that do not have sole residential custody, a visitation schedule is generally needed.

Attorney Beth Locastro encourages parents to work together to determine a parenting schedule and assists clients in this decision making process. Our firm believes it is easier to follow the agreements when you are in charge of the decision rather than a judge.

Beth Locastro also serves as a law guardian and is certified by the 4th Department to represent children in child custody cases. She is appointed by courts to represent the children. Her experience as a law guardian provides her with a valuable background for understanding how divorce affects children.

Relocation issues

Parents may choose to relocate to different school districts, states and parts of the country because of employment and familial situations. This can bring about many issues about modifications to child custody and visitation arrangements.

Modification of parenting time and child custody

A substantial change in circumstances can cause a parent to request a modification to child custody or visitation. For example, a teenager may express a desire to live with the other parent or a parent may relocate.

The Law Office of Beth A.S. Locastro, Esq., Attorney & Counselor at Law handles many types of child custody situations affecting you and your children. Contact us today to schedule your free consultation. Our office hours are Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with evening and weekend hours available by appointment.

The Law Office of Beth A.S. Locastro, Esq.,
Attorney & Counselor at Law
100 Kreischer Road
North Syracuse, NY 13212
Phone: 315-579-0273
Fax: 315-422-3259
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The Law Office of Beth A.S. Locastro, Esq., Attorney & Counselor at Law is located in Syracuse, New York and provides family law representation to clients in the cities of Syracuse, North Syracuse, Liverpool, Chittenango, Cicero, North Syracuse, Brewerton, Phoenix, Mexico, Manlius, Fayetteville and DeWitt.

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