New York · NY
A plain-English reference to New York custody terminology, joint custody, parenting time, relocation, child preferences, and order changes.
Dom. Rel. Law § 240; Family Court Act Art. 6. In New York, courts generally describe the schedule as a visitation schedule. The court's decision is based on the child's best interests, not simply a parent's preferred percentage of time.
No presumption; joint custody is generally not imposed on hostile parents (Braiman v. Braiman).
Considered with age and maturity; often explored in a Lincoln hearing.
Tropea v. Tropea applies a multi-factor best-interests test to relocation.
A change in circumstances warranting modification in the child's best interests is required.
Under the UCCJEA the child generally must have lived in the state for the 6 months before filing (or since birth, if younger). Custody cases can be filed in either Family Court or Supreme Court.
Put regular time, holidays, exchanges, communication, and dispute steps in one written plan. Then keep the actual schedule and handoffs organized as circumstances change.
New York applies the statute or rule summarized above and decides parenting time by the child's best interests. Read the official court resource before filing.
Tropea v. Tropea applies a multi-factor best-interests test to relocation.
A change in circumstances warranting modification in the child's best interests is required.
Compare the rule with your written plan, schedule, and records before you file or negotiate.
Filing venue, required classes, and the terminology each state's courts use.
2-2-3, 2-2-5-5, week-on/week-off, and every other common rotation.
Count overnights across a full cycle the way state worksheets do.
One-click evidence packets for your attorney or a hearing — unlimited and free.
Applies your state's own guideline model to your numbers.
Terminology, parent-education requirements, and filing venue are taken from each state's court self-help materials and statutes. Requirements change — confirm with the court where you file.
CustodyTrac publishes educational information, not legal advice. Custody and support outcomes depend on facts a calculator cannot see — confirm anything that matters with a family law attorney in your state.