Physical Custody is the right of a parent to reside with his or her children.  Legal Custody is the right of a parent to make decisions for the children regarding the children’s education, religion, medical care, discipline, place of residence and associations with others.

Orange County Custody Trial

Recently, the Orange County Family Court awarded joint legal custody to both parents after a month long custody trial.  Attorney David R.  Sachs, represented the father and was able to successfully argue that the court should render an award of joint legal custody to the parties.  The father was facing the prospect of losing custody entirely of his children.  During the trial there were several contentious custody issues regarding the discipline of the children, child care, and the overall best interest of the children. 

In New York it is very unusual for a court to render an award of joint legal custody following a trial, especially in situations where there is a high level of tension between the parents.  Usually the New York Family Court awards sole legal custody to one parent following a trial, which makes the outcome that Attorney David R. Sachs was able to achieve on behalf of his client all the more impressive.  In addition to obtaining an award of joint legal custody, Attorney Sachs was also able to win a significant amount of visitation time for his client. 

Riebling, Proto & Sachs, LLP — Child Custody Attorneys

Attorney David R. Sachs is a child custody lawyer who handles numerous custody trials often with successful outcomes.   Contact David R. Sachs with your child custody issues at Riebling, Proto  & Sachs, LLP.