Legal Advice on Visitation Rights

A divorces far-reaching consequences often extend beyond the immediate family. A childs family ties with relatives can be severed if the custodial parent chooses to move away, especially after a... more

With the Decision rendered by the United States Supreme Court in Troxel v. Granville, the process to obtain visitation rights if you are not a parent of a child has become increasingly difficult.... more

Within the past decade or two, there have been dramatic changes to what was once a very traditional relationship between grandparents and their grandchild(ren). The ever increasing divorce rate has... more

When it comes to timesharing, formerly referred to as visitation, family members (furry or not) are out of luck. Just as Florida family courts refuse to recognize custody arrangements for the family... more

Many times, grandparents are left wondering whether they have any custody rights under Pennsylvania law. For Pennsylvania grandparents, there's good news. Grandparents have priority over other... more

In cases where the family relationship is still intact, i.e., the parents are not divorced, there are a different set of standards altogether that will be applied by the court. This would relate to... more

In recent years, the issue of whether a grandparent has the right to visit with a grandchild has become more prevalent. Sadly, when parents decide to get divorced, the parents of the non-custodial... more

Custody, Support, Visitation, Grandparent Visitation, Father's Rights, Adoption, Relocation, Domestic Violence

The question often arises whether grandparents, great-grandparents, or other third persons have the right to visit with a child after a divorce or death of parent. Sometimes, following the divorce... more

You are a never-married mom. What are your custodial rights to your child? Can Dad demand visitation? Are you eligible for child support?