When parents separate or divorce, maintaining a strong relationship with your child is crucial. Visitation rights ensure that both parents remain active in their child’s life, even if they don’t share physical custody. If you are seeking to establish, modify, or enforce visitation rights, our family law attorneys in Brooklyn, NY, and Sarasota, FL are here to protect your parental rights and help you secure a fair visitation arrangement.
Visitation rights allow the non-custodial parent to maintain a relationship with their child while respecting the custodial parent’s responsibilities. Key aspects of visitation include:
A structured schedule detailing specific days and times.
Required when safety concerns exist, ensuring a neutral third party is present.
Video calls, phone calls, or online interactions when in-person visits are difficult.
Changes to visitation schedules based on
relocation, life changes, or parental conflicts.
Advocacy for non-parent relatives seeking legal visitation rights.
✔ Best Interests of the Child – Ensuring stability, emotional well-being, and strong parental bonds.
✔ Parental Fitness – Courts assess the ability of each parent to provide a safe and supportive environment.
✔ Existing Parent-Child Relationship – Maintaining continuity and routine for the child.
✔ Parental Relocation – Addressing the impact of long-distance visitation arrangements.
✔ History of Abuse or Neglect – Courts may restrict or supervise visitation in cases involving past misconduct.
Visitation can be restricted or denied if the court determines it would harm the child’s well-being, such as in cases involving abuse, neglect, or substance abuse.
Yes! If circumstances change, such as relocation, new work schedules, or safety concerns, you can petition the court for a modification.
If a custodial parent violates a court-ordered visitation agreement, legal actions can be taken to enforce the order and ensure compliance.
In some cases, grandparents or third-party caregivers can petition for visitation rights, especially if they have an established relationship with the child.
Yes! A family law attorney ensures that your parental rights are protected and that your visitation arrangement is fair and enforceable.
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