Soto v. Soto

Judgment, Supreme Court, Bronx County, entered October 7, 1976, making provision as to custody of the children of the parties, is unanimously reversed, on the law, on the facts and in the exercise of discretion, without costs and without disbursements, and vacated, and the matter remanded for a hearing and a new determination as to custody. In proceedings relating to the custody of children, "the court shall determine solely what is for the best interest of the child, and what will best promote its welfare and happiness, and make award accordingly.” (Domestic Relations Law, § 70.) In the…