Mark B. Stanziola, Special Counsel in the firm’s Family Law practice, has been appointed Custody Hearing Officer in the Monroe County Court of Common Pleas. 
Along with another part-time Custody Hearing Officer, Mark will conduct hearings to help parties reach fair custody arrangements in the best interests of their child(ren) that could not be solved in conferences. Cases involve all aspects of custody disputes such as legal custody, primary physical custody, partial physical custody, visitation, grandparents’ visitation/custody, shared custody, modification of custody and contempt proceedings, ensuring Kayden’s Law measures are followed to prevent and protect children from abuse.
“With nearly 40 years of experience as a practitioner of family law on the side of advocacy, I look forward to helping ensure the safety and best interest of children in custodial matters,” says Mark.
Attorney Stanziola joined FLB in January 2023. His depth of knowledge lends to supporting clients in various legal matters, including no-fault divorce, property distribution matters, partition of property, equity actions, abuse cases, custody cases, child support, spousal support and adoption. Additionally, he offers special insights and representation to members of the LGBT community.
Previously, he served as a Custody Master in Northampton County.
