MATTER OF BURNS v. CARRIERE-KNAPP


278 A.D.2d 542 (2000)

717 N.Y.S.2d 398

In the Matter of JOSEPH BURNS et al., Respondents, v. SUSAN CARRIERE-KNAPP, Appellant.

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

Decided December 7, 2000.


Rose, J.

This case arises out of the disputed custody of two brothers who, in December 1989, at the ages of four and six years, were adopted by their maternal grandfather, John Knapp, and his wife, respondent. In February 1996, respondent executed a written agreement giving full custody of the children to their aunt, petitioner Patricia Burns (hereinafter petitioner). On May 31, 1996, petitioners filed for custody in Family...

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