Case Name: In the Matter of Eileen M. Bronson, Appellant, v. Eric J. Bronson, Respondent
Court: New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 1998-10-02
Citations: 254 A.D.2d 737
Docket Number: 
Parties: In the Matter of Eileen M. Bronson, Appellant, v Eric J. Bronson, Respondent.
Judges: 
Reporter: Appellate Division Reports
Volume: 254
Pages: 737–738

Head Matter:
In the Matter of Eileen M. Bronson, Appellant, v Eric J. Bronson, Respondent.
[678 NYS2d 559]

Opinion:
Order unanimously affirmed without costs. Memorandum: In this custody proceeding, Family Court properly weighed and considered the appropriate factors affecting the best interests of the children, including the quality of the respective home environments of the parties (see, Eschbach v Eschbach, 56 NY2d 167, 171-174). The court was "in the best position to evaluate the character and credibility of the witnesses" (Matter of Paul C. v Tracy C., 209 AD2d 955, 956). Its determination has a sound and substantial basis in the record and should not be disturbed (see, Matter of Gloria S. v Richard B., 80 AD2d 72, 76). (Appeal from Order of Oneida County Family Court, Flemma, J.H.O.— Custody.) Present — Pine, J. P., Hayes, Wisner, Balio and Boehm, JJ.