Custody presumption
Best Interests of the Child Standard
N.Y. Dom. Rel. Law § 240
Custody & parenting time in New York
Best-interest standard; no presumption for either parent.
Read the general guide: Custody: Legal & PhysicalEstablishing paternity in New York
Acknowledgment of Paternity or Family Court petition.
Read the general guide: Establishing PaternityChild support in New York
Child Support Standards Act percentages.
Read the general guide: Child Support & Imputed IncomeRelocation & move-away in New York
Relocation weighed under Tropea factors.
Read the general guide: Relocation & Jurisdiction (UCCJEA)Protective orders & false allegations in New York
Orders of Protection may grant temporary custody.
Read the general guide: Protective & Restraining OrdersNew York fathers' rights FAQ
New York follows the "Best Interests of the Child Standard" approach. Best-interest standard; no presumption for either parent.
General educational summary of New York law, not legal advice. Statutes and local rules change—verify with the official court source and a licensed New York family-law attorney before acting.