Episode Summary In this episode of Law and Life: The Levoritz Approach, attorney Yoni Levoritz discusses the complexities of child visitation rights in New York, shedding light on various aspects of family law including child custody, visitation schedules, and the legal challenges parents face during divorce or separation. He covers the impact of complex family dynamics, the importance of documenting incidents, and how mediation, supervised, and therapeutic visitation can help resolve disputes. Yoni also explains how courts assess child visitation requests and the factors influencing modifications to existing orders.
Timestamps:
[00:00-00:29] Introduction and overview of child visitation rights in New York.
[00:30-01:18] Determining visitation rights during divorce or separation proceedings.
[01:19-02:18] Complexity of child custody litigation and the factors involved.
[02:19-03:01] Common challenges parents face when negotiating visitation arrangements.
[03:06-04:18] How attorneys help clients navigate child visitation disputes.
[04:36-05:16] Supervised and therapeutic visitation: when they’re appropriate.
[05:26-06:51] Modifying existing visitation orders and preparing for the process.
[07:06-07:59] Rehabilitating visitation rights after issues like substance abuse.
[08:08-08:48] Grandparents’ visitation rights in New York and legal considerations.
[08:57-09:57] Mediation vs. court intervention for child visitation disputes.
[10:01-10:56] Supervised and rehabilitative visitation explained.
[11:04-12:05] Enforcing visitation rights and handling obstructive behaviors.
[12:05-13:33] Custom visitation agreements for contentious situations.
[13:33-14:15] Advocating for the child's well-being in visitation cases.
[14:20-15:55] Advice for parents entering child visitation negotiations.
[16:09-17:00] The importance of honesty in child visitation disputes and the role of evidence.
About the Show
Welcome to Law & Life where experienced attorney Yoni Levoritz brings his innovative and holistic approach to the forefront of family law. This podcast, hosted by Kevin Rosenquist, offers practical legal insights and compassionate guidance and dives into the critical issues impacting families in New York.
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