MATTER OF MARTELLO


77 A.D.2d 722 (1980)

In the Matter of Kimberly Martello, an Infant. George F. Purdue, Appellant; Harriet Kanarek, Respondent

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Third Department.

July 17, 1980


In our view, the award of custody of Harold to Harriet Kanarek was in the child's best interests and should not be disturbed. The court followed the professional recommendation of a caseworker, and after examining the record, we cannot conclude that the court abused its broad discretion in not following the recommendation of Dr. Kalina. Likewise, we are of the view that the court acted properly in concluding that, under the facts of this case, religious beliefs were not a...

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