Voelker v. Keptner

Order modified on the law and as modified affirmed with costs, in accordance with the following memorandum: In this proceeding petitioner father sought a change of custody of his out-of-wedlock child from respondent mother, who has been the custodial parent of the child since birth. Petitioner requested an order of joint custody with increased visitation. No allegations were made in the petition that respondent, who is now married to a third party, was unfit. To the contrary, petitioner concedes that the child is presently well cared for. His request for joint custody was based solely on his…