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Doe v. Doe

New York Supreme Court

Decided November 15, 1977PublishedCited by 14 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION OF THE COURT

Bentley Kassal, J.

ISSUE

When do "extraordinary circumstances” and the best interests of the children dictate that custody be awarded to a "psychological” mother rather than a natural father? This is the initial question presented by this action for divorce in which the stepmother seeks custody of two boys, age 15 and I6V2 years, sons of her separated husband.

Another significant issue presented was the proper role of the infants in this proceeding which vitally affects their lives.

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THE LAW

It is not possible to consider the custody issues presented here without reference to…

2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. Bennett v. JeffreysNew York Court of Appeals · 1976
  2. In re Patricia A. W.New York City Family Court · 1977
  3. In re Catherine S.New York City Family Court · 1973
  4. People ex rel. Moffett v. CooperNew York City Family Court · 1970

3Cited by14 opinions

  1. Paquette v. PaquetteSupreme Court of Vermont · 1985
  2. In Re the Marriage of AllenCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1981
  3. Buness v. GillenAlaska Supreme Court · 1989
  4. Fargnoli v. FaberAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1984
  5. Litz v. BennumNevada Supreme Court · 1995

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