Since Family Court has presided over this matter since the birth of the child, Martha W., in 1991, and is thoroughly familiar with the child, the parents and the circumstances, and since the court has, during the litigation of the matter, had ample opportunity to observe the demeanor of the witnesses, the court's findings are entitled to deference (see, Louise E.S. v W. Stephen S.,
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MELVINA H. v. LEE W.
269 A.D.2d 186 (2000)
702 N.Y.S.2d 79
MELVINA H., Respondent, v. JAMES LEE W., Appellant.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.https://leagle.com/images/logo.png
Decided February 8, 2000.
Decided February 8, 2000.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.
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