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Everyday Law · Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York

Oct 2, 2026 · 672 CAF 25-01351 · Appeal

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Mom wants new custody terms, but is it best for the child?

A mom wants to change child custody rules, but the court has to decide what's best.

TL;DR

  1. 1A mother wanted to change the custody deal for her child.
  2. 2She claimed things had changed enough to revisit the arrangement.
  3. 3The court had to decide if a new setup was really best for the child.

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Should the court change the custody order as the mother requested?

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