Grandparental Visitation: Its Evolution in New York State

Authors

Elliott Scheinberg

Abstract

The article examines the legal framework governing grandparental visitation rights, emphasizing the tension between statutory provisions granting grandparents standing to seek visitation and the courts' reliance on the "best interests of the child" standard. It highlights how judicial decisions have evolved to balance grandparental rights with parental autonomy, particularly in cases involving deceased parents or strained family relationships. The analysis underscores the importance of case-by-case evaluations and the limited scope of grandparental rights, especially when adoption or significant changes in family circumstances are involved.

Disciplines

Law

Recommended Citation

Elliott Scheinberg, Grandparental Visitation: Its Evolution in New York State, 2 Cardozo Pub. L. Pol’y & Ethics J. 289 (2004).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cplpej/vol2/iss2/4