Jose R. v. Blanche M.

—Order, Family Court, New York County (Leah Ruth Marks, J.), entered June 24, 1993, which granted petitioner custody of the parties’ minor child and modified its prior order of visitation, unanimously affirmed, without costs.

The trial court’s findings are to be accorded great respect (Eschbach v Eschbach, 56 NY2d 167,173-174), as the trial court is in the best position to evaluate the credibility of the parties and professionals, and thus its findings will not be disturbed unless they lack a sound and substantial basis in the record (Matter of Daniel R. v Noel R., 195 AD2d 704, 706). The…