Legal Question in Family Law in New York
Grandchild has lived with me for 5 years. How to get physical custody papers without causing trouble for Mom or having her pay child support. Western NY
Asked on 7/20/18, 11:19 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
eric saparli
Eric Saparli, Esq.
Unfortunately, parents have constitutional rights in raising children including custody. If your mom have custody, then you only can have visitation rights unless she will be against it. Paying child support is one of factors to be considered that adult fits as parent. If for some reason, mother will not fit as parent, you can adopt grandchild but you need still show that you can support child.
Answered on 7/20/18, 1:03 pm