Matters of custody are within the sound discretion of the trial court and its findings should be accorded great deference, as it was in the best position to evaluate the parties' testimony (Matter of Deanna V. v Michael C., 179 A.D.3d 445, 446 [1st Dept 2020]). Its determination should not be disturbed unless it lacks a sound and substantial basis in the record (id.).
Contrary to the mother's assertions, the court properly continued joint custody and...
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