Potsdam, NY asked in Family Law and Child Custody for New York

Q: What can I do about seeing my son??

Grandmother [My mother] and I [mom] have join custody of my two year old son. she has placement. she refuses to let me take my son overnight or even a day. I have not gotten to take him overnight or for the day since he was born. I am 18 years old. Have a house, getting a job, have my permit and my best friend [room mate] has told me multiple times he take me and my son to any appointments and or pick him up and bring him home..

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Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
Answered
  • Divorce Lawyer
  • New York, NY
  • Licensed in New York

A: You can file for custody and visitation rights in court. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business & Contracts, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Child Custody, and Education Law. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees, or warranties; or create any Attorney-Client relationship.

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