Questions answered by Howard E. Knispel

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Do grandparents have any rights to see their grandchildren?

Howard's answer | Answered on April 25, 2016

Grandparents have a right to petition the court for visitation. The court will weigh many factors, particularly the relationship the grandparents...

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Is there a certain age when a judge will take into consideration a child's wishes for visitation?

Howard's answer | Answered on April 18, 2016

It depends on the maturity of the child. Certainly a 16 year old would carry a lot of influence. A 14 or 15 year old who is mature and able to...

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Would the appropriate motion to dismiss those parts be, family court act 315.2 in furtherance of justice?

Howard's answer | Answered on April 16, 2016

Your question is confusing. You state your ex has a modification action. You do not state whether this is a custody, support or neglect proceeding....

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Does cps or a law guardian have more control over visitation days and time?

Howard's answer | Answered on April 14, 2016

CPS has no say in visitation days or times. A law guardian (LG) represents the child so he/she might have some suggestions, but unless the child...

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What is fair in a supervised visitation schedule?

Howard's answer | Answered on April 08, 2016

BOTH PARTIES MUST ABIDE BY THE COURT ORDER! If he does not go to court ordered anger management She can go back to court to terminate his visits...

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Can a judge revoke my parental rights if I kidnap my own child?

Howard's answer | Answered on April 07, 2016

Technically the would not revoke your "parental rights" but they would severely restrict or terminate any visitation. The family court would most...

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How bad would things have to be to lose full custody? And what if she is setting me up? Could I get full?

Howard's answer | Answered on April 05, 2016

Custody is not an issue until the child is born. While technically both parents have equal rights to custody, the reality is that the mother will...

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What section of the law for Suffolk county NY sets up the rules for evidence in NY?

Howard's answer | Answered on April 04, 2016

The rules of evidence are statewide and based on statutes in the CPLR and the New a York code of Rules. If there are serious issues of evidence in...

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Is there any way to fight that court order and for her to be alone with our kids again alone and can they drug

Howard's answer | Answered on March 31, 2016

You can appeal a court order but our chances of success are extremely small. If she tested positive, the judges order seems appropriate.

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I have been served with papers for a violation and modification to a current custody order.. I live in Suffolk county NY and I'

Howard's answer | Answered on March 30, 2016

I do not understand your question. Please clarify. Contact a family law attorney.

Howard E. Knispel's Answers (2024)

Do grandparents have any rights to see their grandchildren?

Is there a certain age when a judge will take into consideration a child's wishes for visitation?

Would the appropriate motion to dismiss those parts be, family court act 315.2 in furtherance of justice?

Does cps or a law guardian have more control over visitation days and time?

What is fair in a supervised visitation schedule?

Can a judge revoke my parental rights if I kidnap my own child?

How bad would things have to be to lose full custody? And what if she is setting me up? Could I get full?

What section of the law for Suffolk county NY sets up the rules for evidence in NY?

Is there any way to fight that court order and for her to be alone with our kids again alone and can they drug

I have been served with papers for a violation and modification to a current custody order.. I live in Suffolk county NY and I'