Grandparent Visitation & Relocation

MASSACHUSETTS, MARYLAND, NEW YORK & VIRGINIA CHILD CUSTODY LAWYERS

ASSISTING PARENTS & GRANDPARENTS WITH CUSTODY, VISITATION & RELOCATION 

The Massachusetts, Maryland, New York, North Carolina, & Virginia child custody and divorce lawyers of SRIS, P.C., have represented many clients with child custody cases, relocation and visitation cases.  Our family law attorneys have been helping parents and grandparents in Virginia, Maryland, New York, North Carolina, & Massachusetts with child custody matters for over 20 years.

Our divorce lawyers who assist clients (parents & grandparents) with child custody & visitation cases have offices in the following states in New York, North Carolina, Massachusetts, Virginia & Maryland:

Custody and visitation:

The two words in domestic relations and family law cases that cause parties to go into battle mode are child custody and visitation. The fear of losing custody of one’s child is incredibly devastating to most parents. Even if one parent is willing to give up primary physical custody of the child, rarely is any parent willing to minimize their ability to visit with their child.  Likewise, rarely does a grandparent want to contemplate not seeing their grandchild (children) on a regular basis.  Most grandparents will do everything in their power to facilitate visitation with their grandchild.

The best child custody attorneys are experienced at specifically handling child custody & visitation cases for parents and grandparents. These family law attorneys constantly remind their clients that the needs and best interests of the child are the paramount consideration, not the rights of the parents or grandparents. That means, children can and should spend as much time as possible with both the mother and father and preferably both the maternal and paternal grandparents, during and after the divorce.

The Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina, New York & Virginia family law attorneys at SRIS, P.C. have represented many clients in connection with custody determinations, modifications and enforcement of visitation orders. We also handle interstate and international custody issues involving the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) and the Hague Convention.

Grandparent and third-party custody and visitation

The SRIS, P.C. Massachusetts, Maryland, New York & Virginia custody lawyers frequently represent grandparents and third parties in grandparents’ rights regarding child custody & grandparents rights regarding visitation cases.  Our child custody attorneys assist parents as well, where a grandparent or third-party seeks to exercise such rights.  The custody and visitation laws in Virginia, Maryland, New York, North Carolina, & Massachusetts recognize, that the more family members that a child can be exposed to during and after a divorce, the better.  To that end, the courts encourage grandparents to exercise their rights as grandparents and to become more involved with their grandchild or grandchildren.  If you are a grandparent who needs assistance with asserting your rights as to grandparent visitation, grandparent custody or wish to know about grandparents rights in Virginia, Maryland, New York, North Carolina, or Massachusetts, contact the child custody attorneys of SRIS, P.C.  We assist grandparents with all aspects of grandparents’ rights to visitation & custody. 

Custodial parent relocation

The Massachusetts, Maryland, New York & Virginia relocation law attorneys at SRIS, P.C., have experience with requesting relocation from the home state of the child(ren). Our relocation law attorneys also assist the parent objecting to the relocation of the child(ren) by the other parent. Parents who request the court for permission to move with the child to another state can face significant resistance from the Massachusetts, Maryland, New York & Virginia Courts.  Obtaining permission to move the child or children to another state can be achieved if the right sets of facts are presented to the court.  The laws pertaining to relocation are complex and cases regarding relocation should only be handled by a child custody & visitation attorney who is experienced at both assisting and preventing parents from moving with a child to a new state.  We are totally familiar with the Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, Maryland & Virginia laws regarding relocation.  We urge you to discuss this family law matter with us before you agree or disagree to a relocation. 

Feel free to consult with us regarding any type of child custody or visitation issue including grandparent & relocation cases.