MATTER OF COUTSOUKIS v. SAMORA


265 A.D.2d 482 (1999)

697 N.Y.S.2d 118

In the Matter of PHOTIUS COUTSOUKIS, Appellant, v. SUSAN SAMORA, Respondent. (Proceeding No. 1.) In the Matter of PHOTIUS COUTSOUKIS, Appellant, v. SUSAN SAMORA, Respondent. (Proceeding No. 2.) In the Matter of PHOTIUS COUTSOUKIS, Appellant, v. SUSAN SAMORA, Respondent. (Proceeding No. 3.)

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

Decided October 18, 1999.


Ordered that the orders are affirmed, with one bill of costs.

Contrary to the father's contention, the Family Court did not err in dismissing his petition for a change of custody without first conducting a hearing (see, Matter of Ann C. v Debra S., 221 A.D.2d 338; Matter of Wolfer v Dame, 207 A.D.2d 898, 899). A parent who seeks a change of custody is not automatically entitled to...

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