Cheryl A. D. v. Jeffrey G. O.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Minna R. Buck, J.

Petitioner (hereinafter mother) initiated this proceeding on June 18, 1986, seeking an order declaring respondent the father of her child and awarding support. At the initial *664appearance before the Hearing Examiner, the respondent (hereinafter father) admitted paternity, and filed a cross petition seeking joint custody of the child. The matter was referred to the intake Judge and, following appointment of a Law Guardian for the child and receipt of a social investigation, a hearing was held as to custody and visitation on October 16, 1986. (By the date of…