Relocation requests are evaluated with due consideration of all of the relevant facts and circumstances, and with the predominant emphasis on the outcome most likely to serve the best interests of the child. The relative rights of the custodial and noncustodial parents are significant factors that must be considered, but the rights and needs of the child must be accorded great weight (see Matter of Tropea v Tropea,
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MATTER OF MARIE G. v. CHRISTOPHER W.
2895, 2896, 2897, 2898, 2899
73 A.D.3d 658 (2010)
901 N.Y.S.2d 275
In the Matter of MELISSA MARIE G., Respondent, v. JOHN CHRISTOPHER W., Appellant. In the Matter of SHERYL W., Appellant, v. MELISSA G., Respondent, et al., Respondent.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York, First Department.https://leagle.com/images/logo.png
Decided May 27, 2010.
Decided May 27, 2010.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York, First Department.
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