Legal Question in Family Law in New York

I am a grandparent and i have had my granddaughter since she was a week old. She will be a year old in 4 days. How long does she have to remain in my home before I can go for custody? I heard one year and two years. Please help me with this


Asked on 1/10/11, 5:15 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Joel Salinger Law Office of Joel R. Salinger

Depending on the circumstances, you can go for custody immediately. There is no time table required but you have to show that this is in the best interests of the child and that neither parent should have custody or that they both have surrendered custody.

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Answered on 1/16/11, 12:45 pm


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