New York Grandparents Rights Lawyer

In many cases, the bonds between children and their grandparents are extremely important to the well-being of the children. When a couple obtains a divorce, it sometimes occurs that the parent receiving custody of the children will decrease, or even eliminate, the children’s contact with the former spouse’s parents.

Some instances involve a child who has previously lived with a grandparent. The grandparent may have been a source of stability in the family, in the time prior to a divorce.

Grandparents Visitation Rights

Loss of visitation can be emotionally damaging to both the children and the grandparents; more so because the loss of contact or visitation occurs in the shadow of a recent divorce.

We Can Help Preserve The Best Interests Of Your Family

At the Law Office of Elliot S. Schlissel, we understand that every situation is as unique as the parties concerned. Our attorneys are experienced and skilled in all areas of family law, and they have the perception and sensitivity to help you seek an amicable solution.

In general, the courts are reluctant to intrude on a parent’s right to raise their children without state interference. However, the interests of the children may outweigh these considerations.

Grandparents Rights Laws

The U.S. Supreme Court has decided that grandparents do not have an automatic right to visit their grandchildren. But the Court’s decision indicated that the Constitution “leaves room for states to consider the impact on a child of possibly arbitrary parental decisions that neither serve nor are motivated by the best interests of the child.” Grandparents’ Rights is an emotionally charged area of Family Law. Solid, experienced legal counsel can help your family resolve these difficult issues.

Feel free to contact us online or call toll free, any time, day or night, at 1-800-344-6431, or in Queens, Kings, New York, Richmond and the Bronx at 718-350-2802. You can also reach us in Nassau or Suffolk County at 516-561-6645. We welcome your inquires.