Question:
Evan is our first grandson and he spends a lot of time with us, the father now wants a forensic study done with his mother as the second parent. We weren’t even asked to participate. The lawyer we have hired says we have no voice in this custody hearing, and our background with the grandchild does not matter.
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Answer:
Except under limited circumstances, you do not have standing to pursue custody or to participate as a party in a custody proceeding is between biological parents. You can be called as witnesses to testify at a trial. You could also be questioned for a forensic evaluator, if the evaluator believes that you have relevant information that would be helpful to the evaluation. I will advise clients as a Saratoga child custody lawyer that you do have the right to file a grandparent visitation petition in NY. Whether you need to do so may depend upon the outcome of the custody hearing.
If you are in the middle of a custody battle and need a dedicated attorney on your side, contact our experienced Saratoga Child Custody Lawyer.
This legal question was provided by a Avvo and answered by Jean Mahserjian an experienced Saratoga Child Custody Lawyer. This does not consent an attorney client relationship.
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