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New York Visitation Rights<\/h1>\n
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Parents typically have to work out a child custody agreement when they separate or divorce. Sometimes, they\u2019re able to do this on their own. Other times, their divorce lawyers handle this for them. Some parties can resolve custody and visitation with the help of a mediator.<\/p>\r\n

In most divorce cases, the parties negotiate a fair custody agreement<\/a>, including a visitation schedule. The judge will decide this issue at trial if they can’t do this. The good news is that divorce proceedings rarely result in a trial. You should be able to resolve any child custody disputes at mediation or through your divorce attorneys.<\/p>\r\n

Here, we\u2019ll discuss what New York laws say about child visitation. We\u2019ll explain the different types of visitation rights and discuss what to do if your ex violates your visitation rights.<\/p>\r\n

Child Custody and Divorce<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

If you married your child\u2019s other parent and get divorced, you must address child custody. This is true even if you file for an uncontested divorce<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n

As part of your divorce process, you must establish that you meet New York\u2019s residency requirements.<\/a> This means you must prove that you or your spouse have lived in New York for at least one year. In some cases, the residency requirement is two years.<\/p>\r\n

You must also cite your grounds for divorce<\/a> in your initial petition. The New York Courts offer the following fault grounds for divorce:<\/p>\r\n