Visitation Rights in New York City Divorces
Representing the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community in New York City
When parents
divorce in New York City, the court will nearly always grant visitation rights
to the parent who does not receive
child custody. Whether you are seeking visitation or if you want to limit the contact
between your child and the other parent, you can substantially influence
the outcome of the situation by hiring a respected New York City divorce
lawyer to represent you. At Hindin Deutsch, P.C., we strive to provide
unparalleled legal representation on
LGBT issues in divorce. We will work closely with you throughout
the divorce process, guiding you through critical decisions, articulating key issues and explaining
your options.
Resolving the matter of visitation will either allow you to have a meaningful
relationship with your children or it could force you into a position
of obscurity in their lives. The custodial parent has the option to request
that visitation be supervised or conducted in the presence of a therapist
who will attempt to coach the visiting parent on how to have a healthy
relationship with the child. It is even possible to petition to fully
deny visitation rights. Your attorney will argue in favor of a visitation
schedule which allows you to play the largest role possible in the process
of raising your children.
Can I get visitation after same-sex divorce?
It is preferable to negotiate a visitation agreement out of court, as this
will allow you to maintain greater control over the process. If the court
is called upon to resolve the matter for you, the determining factor will
be what appears to the judge as being in the best interests of the children.
Our firm can represent you in the months or years after your divorce if
you are seeking a
modification of court orders to increase your visitation schedule or to gain custody, as well as
enforcement of court orders in the event that the custodial parent is interfering with your right
to visitation.