ROE v. DOE


58 Misc.2d 757 (1968)

Jane Roe, Petitioner, v. John Doe, Respondent.

Family Court, New York County.

December 31, 1968


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Seymour Schwartz for respondent. David L. Pell and Sidney Schatkin for petitioner.


LUIGI R. MARANO, J.

This is an application brought by respondent, father, for custody of the infant child, Eric, born February 10, 1964, pursuant to section 511 of the Family Court Act. Respondent has acknowledged paternity of the child.

Since this proceeding appears to be a case of first impression under section 511 of the Family Court Act, we must therefore be guided by principle as well as by prior authority.

Prior to 1960, section...

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