IN THE MATTER OF FRANCIS v. COX


57 A.D.3d 776 (2008)

869 N.Y.S.2d 589

In the Matter of MORTON C. FRANCIS, Respondent, v. AYANNA-ABENA COX, Appellant. (Proceeding No. 1.) In the Matter of AYANNA-ABENA COX, Appellant, v. MORTON C. FRANCIS, Respondent. (Proceeding No. 2.)

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

December 16, 2008.


Ordered that the order is affirmed insofar as appealed from, without costs or disbursements.

Custody determinations depend to a great extent upon the hearing court's assessment of the credibility of the witnesses and of the character, temperament, and sincerity of the parties. Where, as here, a hearing court has conducted a complete evidentiary hearing, its finding must be accorded great weight, and its award of custody...

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