Ralph V. v. Andrew M.

In a custody proceeding, the father appeals from an order of the Family Court, Richmond County (Meyer, J.), dated October 22,1980, which, after a hearing, awarded custody of the children in question to petitioner. Order affirmed, without costs or disbursements. In this proceeding petitioner seeks custody of Andrew and Michelle, the children of his late sister. The petition alleges that the children’s stepmother has subjected Andrew to physical abuse. In support of this allegation, both children testified that their stepmother inflicted constant physical punishment on Andrew over a two-year…