Focusing On The Best Interests Of The Children

Last updated on January 9, 2026

Disagreements about child custody can be one of the most contentious and emotional of all divorce law issues. Our Connecticut and New York child custody attorneys at Prince & Hart of The Prince Law Group, LLC, are experienced negotiators and strong litigators, working toward reaching an agreement. If a settlement is not possible our strong and resourceful litigation department will assist you.

It is important that throughout the course of handling a child custody matter that both parents focus on the best interests of the children. They are always impacted by new custody arrangements and the effects on them must be considered. We strive to help clients understand all of their custody and visitation options in order to see how it may impact the children.

Whether you are dealing with custody as part of a divorce or have never been married to the other parent of your child, our firm can help. Contact us today to discuss Connecticut and New York child custody issues.

Work It Out Whenever Possible

At Prince & Hart of The Prince Law Group, LLC, our Stamford and Westchester County child custody attorneys work hard to reach a settlement you are comfortable with, however, our strong litigation department will support your defense to the finish. Having a formidable litigation team helps to support you in getting the best possible settlement. Our lawyers always urge people to work out parenting plans or visitation schedules with their own input when they can. It makes sense that the people making the visitation schedules would be the ones who best know the child, as well as his or her school and extracurricular schedule.

What Are The Best Interests Of The Child Standards?

When courts are considering the outcome of child custody agreements, they look into the best interests of the children involved in the case. In New York and Connecticut, courts will make judgments based on factors such as:

• The temperament and developmental needs of the children
• The wishes of the parents and children
• The ability of each parent to provide for their children
• The health of each parent
• The availability each parent has for their children
• How a child will adjust to home, school and the community depending on where primary residency will be
• If a parent is a possible threat to a child

The main object of a court is to ensure whatever the result of a divorce, the children will be in a position to have their needs met and be able to flourish.

What Are The Legal Options For Custody?

In both Connecticut and New York courtrooms, a parent can secure either joint or sole custody of their children. Depending on the best interests of the children in any case, the outcome of the custody agreement can be learnt one way or the other. We can help you pursue the outcome that best reflects the needs of your family.

What Is Joint Custody?

Joint custody means that both parents make the major decisions in a child’s life together, such as the child’s education, religious upbringing or major medical issues. Daily decisions like bedtime or what the child will wear are usually made by the parent who is with the child at that time. Joint custody does not mean that the child must live half the time with one parent and half the time with the other.

What Is Sole Custody?

Sole custody means that the child will live primarily with one parent. That parent has the final decision making responsibility for the child and is called the custodial parent. The custodial parent may, however, consult with the non-custodial parent. Usually, the judge will make sure the child has ongoing contact, or visitation, with the noncustodial parent.

Aggressive When We Need To Be

When the other parent is playing hardball, and not playing fair, you need us: attorneys who provide uncompromising strength and advocacy.

Our law firm has devoted its practice areas to focus on divorce cases and civil litigation. In all divorce issues, like property division, mediation, and collaborative law, we have earned a reputation as lawyers with a personal touch who can be as aggressive as you need us to be. We are relentless when it comes to proactively representing you to reach a fair settlement.

Meet With Skilled And Committed Representation

If you have questions or concerns about child custody or other family law issues, contact an experienced family law attorney at our firm today. We represent clients in Connecticut and New York. Call us at 855-352-0471.