MATTER OF LICITRA v. LICITRA


220 A.D.2d 666 (1995)

632 N.Y.S.2d 970

In the Matter of Lucille Licitra, Appellant, v. Michael Licitra, Respondent

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

October 23, 1995


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

The determination of the Family Court in a custody or visitation proceeding depends to a great extent upon its assessment of the credibility of the witnesses and its evaluation of the testimony and character of the parents. The court's findings, therefore, must be treated with respect unless they lack a sound and substantial basis in the record (see, Eschbach v Eschbach,

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