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Zacarese & Zalewski P.C.
How does the court decide which parent has final decision-making authority for education and medical issues?
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In Long Island Family Court, final decision-making authority—often called legal custody—depends on cooperation and judgment. If parents cannot communicate or one consistently undermines the other, the court may grant final authority to one parent in education or medical matters. The focus is stability and the child’s best interests, not fairness between adults. Judges look at history, not promises. Contact Steven Zalewski, Esq. for guidance.
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