Protect Your Child's Future

Speak to a local child custody attorney in Amherst, NY

In New York, the court determines custody based on what's best for the child. In situations where both parents are equally competent, custody is split between parents. Kate Johnson Law in Amherst, NY can represent you while you and your former partner try to settle custody. We've provided child custody lawyer services to clients seeking full and partial custody.

Call our local child custody attorney now about your custody situation.

The difference between legal and physical custody

The difference between legal and physical custody

With our child custody lawyer services, you'll learn what to expect from a custody case and help you understand the different aspects of custody. Legal custody gives parents the right to decide issues like:

  • Religious upbringing
  • Medical care
  • Schooling


Legal custody must be determined in addition to physical custody, which is where a child will live. Speak to our local child custody attorney about your situation today. She can help you create provisions for travel, extracurricular activities and moral development.