Mancusi v. Mancusi

OPINION OF THE COURT

Orazio R. Bellantoni, J.

The paramount issue before this court is whether New York or Arizona is the more appropriate forum to litigate the custody issues involving Elizabeth (six years old) and Michael A. Mancusi, Jr. (four years old) (see, Domestic Relations Law § 75-g; Ariz Rev Stat Annot § 8-406; 28 USC § 1738A).

PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

This matter initially came before the New York Family Court on April 10, 1987 (see, this court’s decision and order dated May 14, 1987 [Bellantoni, J.]) after Michael Mancusi, Sr. (hereinafter petitioner) filed a petition for a writ of…