Visitation Rights Attorneys in Brooklyn, NY & Sarasota, FL

Ensuring Fair & Meaningful Time with Your Child

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.

Understanding Visitation Rights

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:

Standard Visitation

A structured schedule detailing specific days and times.

Supervised Visitation

Required when safety concerns exist, ensuring a neutral third party is present.

Virtual Visitation

Video calls, phone calls, or online interactions when in-person visits are difficult.

Modification of Visitation Orders

Changes to visitation schedules based on relocation, life changes, or parental conflicts.

Grandparent & Third-Party Visitation

Advocacy for non-parent relatives seeking legal visitation rights.

Factors Courts Consider in Visitation Cases

✔ 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.

Frequently Asked Questions About Visitation Rights

  • Can visitation rights be denied?

    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.

  • Can I modify a visitation order?

    Yes! If circumstances change, such as relocation, new work schedules, or safety concerns, you can petition the court for a modification.

  • What if the custodial parent refuses visitation?

    If a custodial parent violates a court-ordered visitation agreement, legal actions can be taken to enforce the order and ensure compliance.

  • Do grandparents or other relatives have visitation rights?

    In some cases, grandparents or third-party caregivers can petition for visitation rights, especially if they have an established relationship with the child.

  • Do I need an attorney for a visitation case?

    Yes! A family law attorney ensures that your parental rights are protected and that your visitation arrangement is fair and enforceable.