Legal Question in Family Law in New York

we have custody of our grandchildren. the mother has stated that she is seeking a lawyer to get custody back. what does she have to do to get custody back of children. they have lived with us for almost three years.


Asked on 8/25/10, 7:09 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Carol Ryder Law Office of Carol Ryder PC

You need a lawyer. She might be able to get them back b/c the courts like to keep biological PARENT(S) and kids together. On the other hand, the court may see it that in the best interests of the kids ("BIK"), they stay where they are. Your atty might ask for a "law guardian" to rep the kids and see what is in their BIK. If you are on Long Island, call (631) 848-1204

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Answered on 9/02/10, 12:09 pm
Carlos Gonzalez Gonzalez Legal Associates PLLC

Generally, parents do have a greater legal right to children, as a result she may be successful but the family courts are generally also quite good at local at the totality of circumstances.

Get yourself an attorney asap. Feel free to contact us if you would like to discuss retaining our services, you may reach us at 212-405-2234

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Answered on 9/04/10, 5:18 am


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