MATTER OF ASTONN H.


167 Misc.2d 840 (1995)

635 N.Y.S.2d 418

In the Matter of the Guardianship of Astonn H., an Infant. In the Matter of Leora F. et al., Petitioners, v. Sofia D., Respondent.

Family Court, Kings County.

October 24, 1995


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Susan L. Bender, New York City, for Sofia D., respondent. Harvey S. Jacobs, Brooklyn, for Leora F. and another, petitioners. Ricardo E. Fernandez, New York City, Law Guardian.


BETTY E. STATON, J.

These guardianship/custody proceedings present a unique set of facts. However, the legal question is common to all disputes related to the custodial care of a child. At issue is a child's well-being and the court must decide how a child's interests can best be served under the circumstances presented. This case involves three adults neither of whom have a blood relationship with the child...

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