Here at Toscani Law Firm we are more than a team, we are a family, and for us family comes first. We know that legal matters relating to family will likely be emotionally difficult and stressful for everyone involved nevertheless, we promise to be available to answer all of your questions and concerns to ease your anxiety and we will commit to fight for your family as if it were our own.
With extensive experience working in the area of family law, we are more than equipped to handle every intricate detail of your family law matter. Family court is an intricate and complex arena whose procedures varies based on individual circumstances.
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Child Custody/Child Support/Visitation
The most upsetting and difficult aspect of the breakup of a marriage are the matters that involve the children. If the divorcing spouses cannot agree on matter relating to their children, it is the courts duty to resolve the matter in the best interest of the children. Toscani Law Firm are highly experienced in the areas of law involving the custody and visitation rights of parents. We are prepared to fight for your perspective to be heard by the court and to resolve the matter in your favor, primary Physical Custody, Considerate Visitation schedules and the financial support that your child needs are the top priorities for our clients.
Guardianship:
Guardianships are complex legal proceedings. A Court grants legal decision-making rights to a person over another. They may be handled in either Family Court, Supreme Court or Surrogates Court depending on who the guardianship is being requested by, why they are requesting it and whom they are requesting it over, and each court has different rules and requirements for Guardianship proceedings.
The most common guardianships are:
• Guardianship of a child> (under the age of 18)
• Guardianship of an incapacitated child
• Guardianship of a developmentally disabled person
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Temporary Restraining Order:
Temporary restraining order or TRO is a court order compelling a party to do or refrain from specific actions. TRO are most often used in family law cases that involve abuse and harassment however, there are many ways in which an experienced attorney can use a temporary restraining order.
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Neglect:
Neglect cases are devastating to all involved parties, Toscani Law Firm will dedicate ourselves and our team to making sure that you are protected. In New York State, parents are required to financially support their children until they reach the age of 21. Exceptions to this law are if the child is under 21 but married, self-supporting or a member of the military. The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) defines child abuse and neglect as the act, or failure to act, by any parent or caretaker who is responsible for a child under of the age of 18 that results in the maltreatment of a child.
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Adoption:
The legal process of adopting a child is complex, lengthy and expensive, but you can rest easy knowing that the attorneys at Toscani Law Firm are prepared to walk you through every step of the legal process. Adoptions involve court proceedings, petitions to be filed with the court and adoption plans each requires an attorney that is knowledgeable in the area of family law and understand the intricacies of family court procedures.
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