Smith v. Patrowski — 226 A.D.2d 1073

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In the Matter of William Smith, Respondent, v Janiece Patrowski, Appellant.

[642 NYS2d 122]

Order unanimously affirmed without costs. Memorandum: We agree with respondent that Family Court erred when it awarded temporary custody

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of the parties’ son to petitioner without conducting an evidentiary hearing (see, Matter of Farrelly-Brew v Moore, 221 AD2d 1000 ; Van Etten v Van Etten, 207 AD2d 992 ; Kronenberger v Kronenberger, 204 AD2d 1059 , 1060). There is no need to reverse, however, because the court subsequently conducted an evidentiary hearing. The record of that hearing fully supports the court’s determination that a change in custody is in the best interests of the child (see, Matter of Louise E. S. v W. Stephen S., 64 NY2d 946 , 947; Eschbach v Eschbach, 56 NY2d 167 ,172). (Appeal from Order of Niagara County Family Court, Crapsi, J.—Custody.) Present—Denman, P. J., Green, Fallon, Callahan and Doerr, JJ.

Cases cited

Louise E. S. v. W. Stephen S. 64 NY2d 946 N.Y. 1985-03-21 at 947 p. 1074
Eschbach v. Eschbach 56 NY2d 167 N.Y. 1982-05-13 at 172 p. 1074