Who can petition for grandparents’ rights in New York?

A grandparent can request custody of their grandchild in New York if they have already been acting as the child’s primary caregiver for an extended period of time (usually at…

To establish grandparents’ rights, the court must determine that it is in the best interests of the children to have a relationship with their grandparents. It includes the consideration of…

The state’s Domestic Relations Law (DRL), specifically, DRL §72 gives grandparents the right to petition for visitation or custody if it is in the best interests of the children.

While there is no specific time limit for petitioning for grandparents’ rights in New York, it is generally recommended that grandparents petition sooner rather than later to avoid any potential…