The parties, who were married in 1974, separated in 1979. Respondent petitioned for custody of their only child in 1983 and, after petitioner failed to oppose the petition, Family Court awarded custody of the child to respondent. The parties were divorced in 1984, after which petitioner commenced the instant proceeding seeking to be awarded sole custody of the child. After a hearing at which petitioner attempted to show that respondent was...
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