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Worried about time with your kids? As a caring Child Custody Lawyer in Westchester, Collins Law Group, PLLC fights for your children and your rights.
Tell us what you are facing. Aoife Collins reviews every inquiry personally.
Few things hurt more than fearing you could lose time with your child. You need a lawyer who protects your bond and keeps your child’s well-being first.
Collins Law Group, PLLC is a New York family law firm serving parents across Westchester County, from White Plains and Yonkers to New Rochelle, Scarsdale, and Rye. The firm is led by founder and principal attorney Aoife Collins, who brings 20 years of experience and more than 1,000 family law matters resolved through steady negotiation and, when a child’s safety or a parent’s rights are on the line, strong courtroom advocacy. Custody is not a side practice here. Family law is the whole practice.
Aoife handles each case personally, so you are never handed off to a junior associate. You get clear answers, a calm guide, and a plan built around your child’s needs and your goals as a parent. Custody cases are won on preparation and clarity. As your Child Custody Lawyer in Westchester, the firm builds a strong, honest picture of your parenting for the court: your daily role, your home, your support, and your child’s routine. Aoife knows Westchester Family Court and the local judges, and she uses that knowledge to push for a parenting plan that works in real life.
Custody covers more than where a child sleeps. As a full-service Child Custody Lawyer in Westchester, Collins Law Group handles every kind of custody and parenting-time matter for local families.
Building a strong case for one parent to hold primary decision-making and residential care when that serves the child.
Fair plans that let both parents stay active in a child's life and choices.
Clear schedules for weekdays, weekends, holidays, and school breaks that reduce conflict.
Changing an existing order when a job, move, or a child's needs change.
Seeking or opposing a parent's move that would affect parenting time.
Equal, strong advocacy for both parents, including paternity when needed.
Fast action to protect a child from harm or a sudden risk.
Handling custody and parenting time as part of your full divorce case.
The right lawyer changes how your whole case feels. Choosing a Child Custody Lawyer in Westchester with real trial skill, court knowledge, and true care for children gives you an edge from the first call. Collins Law Group pairs two decades of courtroom experience with personal, one-on-one attention, so your case stays in steady, skilled hands from first call to final order.
Seasoned judgment that protects your bond with your child.
Your case is never passed off. You work with the same trusted attorney throughout.
Real familiarity with Westchester Family Court, its judges, and its rules.
Start with honest answers and a clear plan, at no cost and no pressure.
A clear process removes fear. Your Child Custody Lawyer in Westchester follows four simple steps, so you always know what comes next and how it protects your child.
We listen, answer your questions, and outline your options.
We build a child-focused plan and file or respond in the right Westchester court.
We push for a fair parenting plan, ready to argue in court if needed.
We finalize your order and stand by you if changes come later.
Straight answers help you decide with confidence. Below, a Child Custody Lawyer in Westchester answers the questions parents ask most about custody, visitation, modifications, and rights in New York.
New York judges decide custody based on the best interests of the child. They look at each parent’s daily role, home stability, the child’s needs and routine, and each parent’s ability to co-parent. There is no automatic preference for mothers or fathers. A clear, child-focused plan strengthens your case.
Legal custody is the right to make big decisions about school, health, and religion. Physical (residential) custody is where the child mainly lives. Either can be sole or joint. Many families share legal custody while one parent holds primary physical custody, with parenting time for the other.
You file a custody petition in Westchester Family Court, which sits in White Plains. If custody is part of a divorce, it is handled in the Supreme Court instead. A lawyer prepares your petition, gathers proof of your parenting, and represents you at each hearing.
Most custody lawyers charge an hourly rate plus an upfront retainer. Your total cost depends on how contested the case is and whether it settles or goes to trial. Collins Law Group offers a free consultation to review your case and explain likely costs before you commit.
Yes. Collins Law Group offers a free, confidential consultation for all custody and family law matters. Call (646) 241-8602 or request one online. Attorney Aoife Collins reviews your situation, answers your questions, and explains your options with no obligation.
Take the first step today. Call (646) 241-8602 or request your free, confidential consultation, and let Collins Law Group, PLLC build a strong, child-first plan for your family.