Long Island Stepparents' Rights Attorney

Stepparent Rights to Custody in Long Island

The fact that you are not a biological parent does not change the fact that a close bond may form between a stepparent and stepchild. When this relationship is threatened due to divorce or legal separation, or if a birth parent is no longer able to properly care for a child, this may be a time when your rights as a stepparent will need to be asserted. In general, stepparents' rights are typically limited in regard to child custody, visitation and similar matters. However, there are some situations that will warrant a stepparent stepping in and asserting his or her legal rights to seek visitation rights or even custody. With proper legal counsel you can determine what action you can take to seek custody or visitation and therefore keep the bond you and your stepchild have established.

To find out more about your specific case, we highly recommend talking to a Long Island lawyer experienced with child custody matters as they relate to stepparents. We can talk to you about adoption, seeking custody or possibly getting visitation rights to remain in the child's life.

Talk to a Long Island Custody Attorney about Your Rights as a Stepparent

Long Island family law courts make decisions about child custody and visitation based upon the best interests of the child, as well as other factors. With a competent Long Island child custody attorney at your side to represent your interests and present your case in such a manner as to show that the child will truly benefit from your continued support and guidance, you may be able to seek the resolution you are hoping for. Although stepparents' rights may be a complicated subject and although it can be difficult to seek custody of a stepchild, you should never give up hope - particularly before talking to a lawyer at our law offices to see what options you have.

Contact a Long Island stepparents' rights lawyer at Wisselman, Harounian & Associates, P.C. today!