PEOPLE EX REL. WATTS v. WATTS


77 Misc.2d 178 (1973)

The People of the State of New York ex rel. Susan Watts, on Behalf of Marcy Watts and Another, Petitioner, v. Daniel Watts,, Respondent.

Family Court, New York County.

August 8, 1973


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Jay A. Wallman for petitioner. Judith L. Carlin for respondent.


SYBIL HART KOOPER, J.

The Family Court is now vested with original jurisdiction to determine custody of children (Family Ct. Act, § 651, as amd. by L. 1972, ch. 535). This is such an action between the mother and father of three infant children, who are each suing for custody.

Although in theory, a father has an equal right with the mother to the custody of his children, in well over 90% of the...

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