Grandparent Visitation Rights in NY
Dutchess County Grandparent Visitation Attorneys
When a couple goes through a
divorce, the repercussions do not begin and end with just their own lives. Their children
and their parents will all be affected in one way or another. For example,
if you are a grandparent of a grandchild whose parents have divorced,
you may need to fight for your rights to visit your grandchildren.
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A Grandparent’s Legal Standing to Visit
The state uses a case-by-case procedure when deciding whether or not to
let a grandparent visit their grandchildren. As with a divorce, your visitation
must be in the child’s best interests, not just your own. If either
parent has attempted to keep you away from their child, you will need
to show that your presence will benefit your grandchild.
If one or both parents of your grandchild have passed away, you may be
granted automatic rights to visit them. You may even request the right
to become their legal guardian if visitation is not enough. Still, even
in such unique and unfortunate circumstances, you are not given grandparent
visitation rights automatically, and you will need to present your case
to the court.
You may want to show the court that you:
- Provide your grandchild companionship
- Help pay for your grandchild’s necessities
- Assist your own children in raising their children
-
Can give your grandchildren shelter away from
domestic abuse
It should also be noted that great grandparents and step-grandparents do
not automatically inherit any visitation rights in New York State, not
even in situations where there are no surviving parents.
Can a Parent Deny a Grandparent Visitation in NY?
There must be enough evidence to deny a grandparent visitation in NY. The
judge considers the parent's objections, family structure, and any friction
between grandparents and parents. However, animosity is not substantial evidence.
A Free Consultation Should Be Your Starting Point
Family law disputes between immediate family members, such as two spouses,
are complicated. Still, the matters can become even more complex if you
are more distant from the source of contention, such as a grandparent
wanting to visit a grandchild.
So please get to the center of your case and start standing up for your
grandparental rights without getting bogged down by legal definitions
and paperwork by recruiting our team today.
Genuinely, you will readily find that our attorneys invest in the well-being
of our clients and that all we want is to see you and your family happy.
