Visitation

New Rochelle Visitation Rights Lawyer

Lauren B. Abramson, Esq.

By leaving the decisions regarding parenting time up to a New York judge rather than sitting down with your spouse and deciding together what the appropriate child visitation custody arrangement should be, you risk an outcome that does not meet your child's needs or best interest.

As a White Plains child visitation lawyer with over 20 years of experience, I can help you achieve your goals through mediation, negotiation or collaboration, which helps keep your personal family details out of the public courtroom and puts the decisions back in your hands.

Abuse Allegations Can Affect Visitation Rights

Allegations of domestic abuse and child abuse and Neglect page can be used as a tool by one parent against another in divorce and visitation disputes. If you have been accused of some type of domestic violence or child abuse, you need to act immediately to protect yourself and ensure your parenting rights are protected.

If you are a victim of domestic violence or you believe your child is a victim of child abuse, it is also imperative that you take immediate action to protect yourself and your child. Your failure to act may hurt you for years to come. I have the skills to help you find a legal solution that promotes both your safety and that of your children.

Child Visitation Modifications

I also handle cases involving modification. In some instances, a custodial parent may ask to relocate to another state. Unless major issues exist, the courts do not typically allow parents to interfere with the visitation or parental access rights of the other parent. However, if you do not use your visitation, the other parent can argue for the modification of visitation rights and the right to relocate.

As children grow older their needs change. One or more of your children may ask to change the visitation arrangement. A child's best interests still dictate parenting time, but an older child's needs and desires can be considered by the court.

In addition to handling parental visitation issues, I also advocate for grandparents' rights to visitation and meaningful time with their grandchildren.

Contact me  to discuss your future relationship with your children in a completely confidential consultation.