Supporting Grandparents’ Rights to Stay Connected

Grandparents can play a unique and irreplaceable role in a child’s life, offering stability, love, and continuity, especially during times of family change or conflict. When that relationship is disrupted, New York law provides a path for grandparents to seek visitation through the courts.

At Cohen Stine Kapoor LLP, our experienced family law attorneys can help grandparents assert their legal rights and navigate the complex and emotional process of obtaining court-ordered visitation. Whether you are being denied access to your grandchild or seeking to preserve an existing bond, we can guide you through your options with sensitivity and strength.

Do Grandparents Have Visitation Rights in New York?

New York law allows grandparents to petition for visitation under certain conditions, including:

· One or both parents of the child are deceased

· A pre-existing relationship between the grandparent and the child has been established

· Visitation has been unreasonably denied by a parent

Even if these conditions are met, the court will only grant visitation if it determines that doing so is in the best interests of the child. This standard weighs the emotional benefit of the relationship against the rights and decisions of the child’s parents.

What a Grandparent Visitation Case Involves

Seeking grandparent visitation is a sensitive legal matter that often arises after events such as divorce, the death of a parent, estrangement, or family tension. Our attorneys provide comprehensive legal support at each stage:

· Legal Standing Review – We assess whether you are eligible to bring a petition under New York law

· Petition Preparation – We draft and file the necessary documents to initiate your case in Family Court

· Court Representation – We present your case before the judge, highlighting the value of your relationship with the child

· Negotiation & Mediation – When appropriate, we pursue amicable solutions that preserve family relationships without litigation

We also represent parents who oppose visitation petitions and want to ensure their parental rights are protected. We understand the deeply personal nature of these cases and work to find solutions that prioritize the well-being of the child.

Preserve the Relationships That Matter Most

This kind of family conflict can be deeply painful, but you don’t have to face it alone. Our firm is committed to helping grandparents preserve these family ties through thoughtful, determined legal action.

Whether you are a grandparent seeking access or a parent responding to a court petition, we provide experienced, honest, and compassionate representation.

Contact us today to schedule a confidential consultation and take the first step toward protecting your rights and your family’s future. Cohen Stine Kapoor LLP is here to help you move forward.