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PEOPLE EX REL. BRAWER v. PINKINS

215 A.D.2d 170 (1995)

626 N.Y.S.2d 134

The People of the State of New York, ex rel. Ron Brawer, Respondent, v. Tonya Pinkins, Appellant

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

May 9, 1995

There is no presumption in favor of either parent in awarding custody, as the sole criterion is the best interests of the child (see, Friederwitzer v Friederwitzer, 55 N.Y.2d 89). The determination of the trial court that custody be awarded to petitioner is accorded great weight based upon said court's access to the parties and professionally prepared reports and evaluation of the testimony, character and sincerity of the...

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