It is apparent from Family Court's decision that, contrary to petitioner's claim, the court did not rely upon a prima facie right of custody in awarding custody to the mother. Rather, the court found "[t]hat, based upon the totality of circumstances and the child's best interests, the respondent is more fit than the petitioner to serve as the child's custodial parent on a permanent basis". Nor do we agree with petitioner's contention that Family...
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