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What are “extraordinary circumstances” for grandparents to get custody in NY?
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In New York, grandparents can only seek custody if they prove “extraordinary circumstances.” This means the parents are unfit or unable to care for the child — for example, due to abuse, neglect, substance abuse, incarceration, or abandonment. Once that’s shown, the court decides custody based on the child’s best interests. In Suffolk County Family Court, these cases are handled with great care.If you’re a grandparent seeking custody in Commack or Islandia, call Steven Zalewski, Esq. to discuss your options.
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