Grandparental Rights

Custody

Child custody battles aren’t always between mothers and fathers. The grandparents of a child may seek custody as well. When the mother and/or father are incapable of caring and raising their child, the grandparents may be granted physical and/or legal custody. The courts will honor the role grandparents play in a child’s life by awarding them custody when it’s in the child’s overall best interest.

At Wisselman, Harounian & Associates, we have helped many grandparents gain custody of their grandchildren. A grandparent may seek custody of their grandchildren if the child was subjected to physical, psychological, or emotional abuse or neglect. In addition, grandparents commonly seek child custody when the parents of their grandchildren are incarcerated, underage, or guilty of committing domestic violence or another criminal offense.

Visitation

It’s not uncommon for grandparents to seek visitation rights in order to spend more time with their grandchildren. The courts frequently acknowledge the value of the relationship between grandparents and their grandchildren. As long as it’s in the best interests of the child, the court will usually side with a grandparent who wishes to obtain visitation rights.

Contact our Long Island Child Custody Lawyers

At Wisselman, Harounian & Associates P.C., we understand and respect the invaluable relationship between a child and his or her grandparents. Grandparents fill an important role in a child’s life, and can be a solid source of support, comfort, stability, and love. At our firm, we honor the relationship between a grandparent and his/her grandchild, and help grandparents throughout Long Island seek child custody or visitation rights.  We have over 30 years of experience in this area of law, and can provide our clients with professional advice and guidance throughout every step of the legal process.

If you wish to speak with one of our experienced Long Island child custody attorneys, please do not hesitate to contact Wisselman, Harounian & Associates at (516) 773-8300 to schedule a complimentary consultation. We are committed to protecting the rights of grandparents throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties and the New York City Metro area by negotiating for a custody arrangement that is fair and just.

Contact Wisselman, Harounian & Associates, P.C.

Wisselman, Harounian & Associates, P.C. is proud to provide legal representation for clients in the New York Metropolitan area, including:  Long Island, Nassau County, Suffolk County, New York City, Queens, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Staten Island, Westchester, Rockland Counties and New Jersey.