Florence B. v. Carol M.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Stella Schindler, J.

This is a Family Court Act article 6 custody proceeding in which two sets of paternal relatives are vying for custody of their orphaned nephew Adam, 6V2 years old. The child presently resides with paternal aunt and uncle Carol and Thomas M. (Carol and Thomas),* who are the respondents in this action. Paternal aunt and uncle, Florence and Eugene B. (Florence and Eugene), petitioners, who currently have frequent, liberal visitation with Adam are seeking his custody.

*346The court is being asked to decide between two sets of sincerely motivated relatives each…