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p. 962In the Matter of David C. King, Appellant, v Christine M. King, Respondent. In the Matter of Christine M. King, Respondent, v David C. King, Appellant. [629 NYS2d 158]
Order unanimously affirmed without costs. Memorandum: Petitioner appeals from an order of Family Court that set aside a custodial arrangement, established by agreement of the parties and incorporated in a court order. He contends that such arrangement "should be changed based only upon ' "countervailing circumstances on consideration of the totality of circumstances” ’ ” (Fox v Fox, 177 AD2d 209 , 210-211, quoting
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Friederwitzer v Friederwitzer, 55 NY2d 89 , 95; see, Matter of Aylesworth v Aylesworth, 207 AD2d 970 ). Although a preexisting custodial arrangement should be accorded great weight, Family Court was "in the most advantageous position to evaluate the testimony, character, and sincerity of the parties” (DeJesus v DeJesus, 208 AD2d 587 , 588, citing Eschbach v Eschbach, 56 NY2d 167 ), and the court’s determination should not be disturbed where, as here, it has a sound and substantial basis in the record (see, Matter of Gloria S. v Richard B., 80 AD2d 72 , 76). (Appeal from Order of Oswego County Family Court, Auser, J.H.O.—Custody.) Present—Denman, P. J., Green, Pine, Callahan and Davis, JJ.
Cases cited
- Fox v. Fox 177 AD2d 209 at 210-211 p. 962
- Friederwitzer v. Friederwitzer 55 NY2d 89 at 95 p. 963
- Aylesworth v. Aylesworth 207 AD2d 970 p. 963
- DeJesus v. DeJesus 208 AD2d 587 at 588 p. 963
- Eschbach v. Eschbach 56 NY2d 167 p. 963
- Gloria S. v. Richard B. 80 AD2d 72 at 76 p. 963