Grandparents' Rights in New York
Helping Grandparents Protect Their Relationships with Their Grandchildren
Divorce, separations, break-ups, and relocations affect thousands of grandparents
throughout Long Island every year. When a marriage or relationship ends,
or parents move their family far away, it's often the grandparents
who suffer, as they may no longer be able to see or spend time with their
grandchildren. This especially holds true if a grandparent's relationship
with the mother or father has become contentious, or if one of the parents
wants to sever ties with a grandparent.
At Samuelson Hause & Samuelson, LLP, we know how important it is to
maintain a strong relationship with your grandchildren. Not only does
having a loving relationship with your grandchildren enhance your life,
but it is very good for your grandchildren, as well. Whether your objective
is to gain
custody of your grandchildren, or simply
visitation rights, you can trust a dedicated Long Island family law attorney to help you
achieve your goals.
What the Law Says About Grandparents' Rights
Unfortunately, it can be difficult for grandparents to obtain custody or
visitation rights regarding their grandchildren. That being said, as a
grandparent wishing to be a positive figure in your grandchild's life,
you do have some options. There are many ways a skilled attorney at Samuelson
Hause & Samuelson, LLP can help you obtain a court order that grants
you the right to visit with your grandchildren. We have extensive experience
in this area of New York family law and have helped many grandparents
throughout Long Island fight for custody or visitation. If one or both
of your grandchild's parents have died, we can also help you seek
permanent custody, guardianship, or even adoption. We have also represented
grandparents seeking custody or guardianship because one or both parents
were unfit to care for the child.
Hire a Long Island Family Lawyer Today
Generally, the courts will grant some type of access to your grandchildren
as long as it serves the children's best interest. To learn more about
your rights under New York family law, please don't hesitate to
contact our firm at your earliest convenience. Helping you preserve and protect your relationship
with your grandchildren is among our highest priorities.