Ordered that the order is affirmed insofar as appealed from, with costs.
When a grandparent seeks visitation pursuant to Domestic Relations Law § 72 (1), the court must make a two-part inquiry. First, it must find standing, based on the death of a parent or equitable circumstances which permit the court to entertain the petition. If it concludes that the grandparent has established the right to be heard, then it must determine if visitation is in the best interests...
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