The parent as natural guardian has primary rights over a child. However, if you have effectively raised the child for the past two years, you should petition in Family Court for visitation, and possibly even for custody. You should consult with qualified counsel.
Gerry Wendrovsky, Esq.- Upper West Side Family Lawyer
www.upperwestsidelawyer.com
Answered on Jan 27th, 2014 at 12:19 PM