King v. King

This is an application for a writ of habeas corpus brought by a father to determine custody of a child held by the mother.

The application was made and a writ was allowed in Family Court, Sullivan County, directing the respondent to produce the child before the Family Court Judge of Sullivan County.

Respondent and the child reside in Westchester County. Petitioner and another child reside in Sullivan County.

Respondent mother made a return and at the same time counterclaimed to obtain custody of the couple’s other child held by the petitioner father.

The matter was set down for a hearing before…