Kuntz v. Allen

LAVELLE, P.J.,

This is a child custody case.. The issue we are called upon to decide is whether a long absent father is entitled to visitation with his 13 yéar old daughter'who is openly hostile to him and does not want to see him.

PROCEDURAL HISTORY

This case originated in Northampton County in 1976. While the child was in the custody of plaintiff, William Allen, the mother initiated a custody proceeding and the Honorable Michael V. Franciosa awarded custody to Connie Allen who was still a minor under the supervision of her mother, Alice Diehl. The father was given broad visitation rights.…