MATTER OF KREGER v. NEWELL


221 A.D.2d 630 (1995)

634 N.Y.S.2d 174

In the Matter of Cheryl Kreger, on Behalf of Beverly Baker, Respondent, v. Barbara Newell, Respondent. Russell I. Marnell, as Law Guardian for the Child, Appellant

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

November 27, 1995


Ordered that the order and judgment is affirmed, without costs or disbursements.

This appeal involves a custody dispute between Barbara Newell and the respondent natural mother of the infant child. Newell argues, inter alia, that the Family Court improperly awarded permanent custody of the child to the respondent. We disagree.

It is well established that a natural parent has a claim of custody of his or her child, superior to that of all others, unless...

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