My question involves a child custody case from the State of: NY
I just went through a nasty custody battle for my three children. I live in FL and the children live with their grandmother in NY. I filed for the modification of custody. I was not ordered custody of my kids due to lack of contact with them. I have not had contact because Grandma won't let me. She was ordered to give me unimpeded telephone/email contact and 2 weeks visitation in the summer at my home. I am also allowed to visit them without supervision when I am in town with reasonable notice to gma. This was ordered to reestablish my relationship with them for future custody mod. I just received my order in the mail and called my kids immediately. Gma told me I had to go back to court for any rights and I was not allowed to speak with the children or visit. I know that she is in contempt of court, and I must file contempt of court paperwork. My question is, will I have to travel to NY for another appearance and if so, do you know am average of how long it will be until the hearing? I was appointed an attorney for the custody case. He says that because the case is over, he is not my attorney. Will I get the same attorney for this appearance? I really like him and hope to keep him. Can I request him?

