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Grandparent Rights


Grandparent Visitation in New York State: Understanding Your Rights
Grandparents often play a vital role in their grandchildren's lives, providing emotional support, wisdom, and a sense of family history. However, as an experienced Syracuse grandparent rights attorney practicing across Central New York I've seen all too often how shifting family dynamics shift can lead to grandparents finding themselves cut off from the lives of their grandchildren. In New York State, grandparents do have legal avenues to seek visitation rights, but the proce
Paul Tortora Jr.
Oct 29, 2025


Understanding Grandparent Custody Rights in New York State
As an experienced Syracuse grandparent rights attorney practicing throughout Central New York, I often encounter grandparents who are deeply involved in their grandchildren's lives and may find themselves in situations where they need to seek legal custody. Grandparent custody can arise in challenging family circumstances, such as parental unfitness, abandonment, or other issues that affect the child's well-being. This blog post explores the key aspects of grandparent custody
Paul Tortora Jr.
Oct 13, 2025


Understanding Grandparent Rights in New York State
When families face conflict or separation, grandparents are often left wondering where they fit into the picture. In New York, there are certain circumstances under which grandparents do have legal rights. In this post, a Syracuse grandparent rights attorney explains what you need to know about grandparents’ rights in New York State. When Do Grandparents Have Legal Rights in New York? Under New York law, grandparents may petition the court for visitation rights or, in limited
Paul Tortora Jr.
Jun 30, 2025
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