The law in New York is that a non-biological, non-adoptive parent does not have standing to proceed in a court for custody or parenting time. There is, however, a statute that allows grandparents standing to petition for custody and visitation under certain circumstances, which I have previously blogged about. In…
It’s important to recognize that step-parents are a common and familiar part of everyday life, and just like their partners, everyone may want to know their legal rights and responsibilities regarding their step-children. Over time, many step-parents who spend time with their step-children develop a strong attachment and commitment to…
Why the Rutherford New York Custody Jurisdiction Decision Makes Sense Recently, well-known actress Kelly Rutherford was ordered by the New York County Supreme Court to return her children to their father in Monaco, where they had been living after the father lost his U.S. visa. Rutherford argued that she felt…
Parenting time or visitation schedules vary from family to family. For the most part, the term visitation has been replaced by the term parenting time but both are still used. Parenting time or visitation schedules detail when either parent spends time with their children. First in this article, I will…