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MATTER OF DE MEL v. ALDANA

159 A.D.2d 349 (1990)

In the Matter of Ernest De Mel, Appellant, v. Librada Aldana, Respondent

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

March 20, 1990

The standard to be applied in child custody proceedings is the best interests of the child when all the applicable factors are considered. (Friederwitzer v Friederwitzer, 55 N.Y.2d 89, 95.) When the mental health of one of the parents is in issue, the court will direct independent psychiatric testing. (Giraldo v Giraldo, 85 A.D.2d 164.) The question of custody is within the discretion of...

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