New York Divorce Lawyer Blog
Custody agreements involving supervised parenting time and reunification therapy can create a carefully structured path toward rebuilding a parent’s relationship with a child. But what happens when a parent stops participating in that process and later asks the court to discard the agreement entirely? A recent New York ruling addresses that question, examining whether a reunification therapist was improperly given control over parenting time and whether a parent’s dissatisfaction with the progress of reunification justified sole custody and unsupervised access. The decision demonstrates that New York courts will closely examine both the terms of a negotiated custody agreement and the parties’ compliance with it before considering a significant change in custody. If you are involved in a dispute over custody, supervised parenting time, or reunification therapy, speaking with an experienced New York divorce attorney can help you understand your rights and the legal options available to you.
New York Court Discusses Custody Agreements
Many people assume that a long-term marriage automatically results in a 50-50 division of every marital asset. In reality, New York’s equitable distribution laws require courts to focus on fairness, not mathematical equality. When disputes arise over the classification of property, retirement accounts, and each spouse’s contributions to the marriage, courts have broad discretion to craft a distribution they deem equitable under the circumstances. A recent New York 
In interstate and international custody disputes, even the most urgent requests can be denied if the court lacks proper jurisdiction over a parent. In other words, procedural rules governing service of process and notice are not mere technicalities but fundamental safeguards that ensure fairness and due process. A recent New York