Legal Question in Family Law in New York

Boyfriend in detox, will he loose visitation

My boyfriend has been battling chemical dependency for roughly 10 years. He has a 7 year old daughter who he sees on Sundays only (per court order). He relapsed this past week and is now in a treatment facility. I need to tell the daughters grandmother that he won't be around for a couple months. Can they pull his visitation perminantly? Is there any specific wording I should use other than ''he relapsed and is getting help, he will be out in a couple months?''

Thanks


Asked on 5/30/01, 9:24 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Garry Hanlon

Re: Boyfriend in detox, will he loose visitation

Given the fact that he already has limited

visitation, the court probably already knows

he has a substance abuse problem

It will look favorably upon his getting

treatment, and won't use it as grounds

for a termination of parental rights, especially

since the use was not when the child was

in his care and custody

2 months is also too short a period to form

the basis for abandonment/permanent neglect

So, let the truth be your guide. It usually

is the best course

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Answered on 6/27/01, 9:14 pm


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