This guide helps parents in the military understand and make decisions about the custody of their children. It includes:

  • Making custody or caretaking arrangements before deployment
  • Custody & guardianship
  • Family care plans
  • Letters of parental designation
  • Death of caregiver
  • Custody changes while deployed
  • Custody after deployment
  • Legal help for military parents

Military parents with cases in New York State can call or email Family Legal Care’s free Family Law Information Hotlines. They can call 212-343-1122, Monday-Friday from 9AM-5PM EST, or email through their website.

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Last Reviewed: April 24, 2023