Sorrentino v. Sorrentino
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
— Order unanimously affirmed, without costs. Memorandum: Although we affirm the order of Family Court, we point out that the right exists to make applications based upon changed circumstances to modify custodial provisions of a judgment or order. Domestic Relations Law § 240 (1) provides that the court must "give such direction * * * for the custody, care and maintenance of any child of the parties, as, in the court’s discretion, justice requires, having regard to the circumstances of the case and of the respective parties and to the best interests of the child” and "[u]pon the application of…
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