Court Opinion

ID: 9786683
Source: CourtListenerOpinion
Date Created: 2023-08-31 00:00:38.491827+00
Date Added: 2024-06-11T07:36:47.098332
License: Public Domain

Jasen, J. (dissenting).
I dissent and vote to reverse for the reasons stated in the dissenting opinion at the Appellate Division. I would only add that while there is no prima facie right to custody in either parent, the age of a child is a relevant and important consideration in determining custody. Particularly where, as here, children of tender years are involved, the courts should give recognition to the fact that certain of the children’s needs may be better supplied by a mother’s care. In the case *662before us, there is no finding that petitioner is an unfit mother and it is‘apparent that the children have her love and affection. In my opinion, the children’s best interests would be served by allowing them to remain with her.
Order affirmed, etc.