Legal Question in Family Law in New York

Parent Arrested

My question is my Son's mother who has physical custody of our 4 yr old son was arrested for grand larceny in the 4th and 1 count of false Doc we have joint custody but she has physical my question is if she gets jail time will it be hard for me to get full custody of our son, she say's if she goes to jail she will give her mom temp custody


Asked on 5/16/08, 8:31 pm

5 Answers from Attorneys

jeffrey lazroe Jeffrey A. Lazroe attorney at law

Re: Parent Arrested

You can seek sole custody of your child now, as the mother now has a blot on her record.

If she goes to jail, you are the next person who could seek custody, being the biological father. The grandparents are next in line after you.

The court will give you preference, however they also consider the best interests of the child.

Start preparing now.

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Answered on 5/19/08, 12:11 pm
jeffrey lazroe Jeffrey A. Lazroe attorney at law

Re: Parent Arrested

You can seek sole custody of your child now, as the mother now has a blot on her record.

If she goes to jail, you are the next person who could seek custody, being the biological father. The grandparents are next in line after you.

The court will give you preference, however they also consider the best interests of the child.

Start preparing now.

If you need the services of a lawyer, please consider this office. We have over 35 years experience in these types of matters.

Read more
Answered on 5/19/08, 12:11 pm
jeffrey lazroe Jeffrey A. Lazroe attorney at law

Re: Parent Arrested

You can seek sole custody of your child now, as the mother now has a blot on her record.

If she goes to jail, you are the next person who could seek custody, being the biological father. The grandparents are next in line after you.

The court will give you preference, however they also consider the best interests of the child.

Start preparing now.

If you need the services of a lawyer, please consider this office. We have over 35 years experience in these types of matters.

Read more
Answered on 5/19/08, 1:09 pm
jeffrey lazroe Jeffrey A. Lazroe attorney at law

Re: Parent Arrested

You can seek sole custody of your child now, as the mother now has a blot on her record.

If she goes to jail, you are the next person who could seek custody, being the biological father. The grandparents are next in line after you.

The court will give you preference, however they also consider the best interests of the child.

Start preparing now.

If you need the services of a lawyer, please consider this office. We have over 35 years experience in these types of matters.

Read more
Answered on 5/19/08, 1:09 pm
jeffrey lazroe Jeffrey A. Lazroe attorney at law

Re: Parent Arrested

You can seek sole custody of your child now, as the mother now has a blot on her record.

If she goes to jail, you are the next person who could seek custody, being the biological father. The grandparents are next in line after you.

The court will give you preference, however they also consider the best interests of the child.

Start preparing now.

If you need the services of a lawyer, please consider this office. We have over 35 years experience in these types of matters.

Read more
Answered on 5/19/08, 1:12 pm


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