Appellate Division, Fourth Department · October 2, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 05632
Matter of Masci v Romero
Read the official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05632
Holding The Appellate Division affirmed the Family Court’s order granting the father sole legal and primary physical custody, finding that the mother’s interference with visitation established a sufficient change in circumstances. The court also determined that the lower court appropriately considered postpetition conduct when evaluating the child’s best interests.
The court’s words
the mother admitted that, before the filing of the father's modification petition, she violated the existing agreement by interfering with the father's visitation and telephonic access with the child on numerous occasions
2026 NY Slip Op 05632, at the official text
the court appropriately considered evidence of postpetition conduct to determine the best interests of the child
2026 NY Slip Op 05632, at the official text
the court's determination is supported by a sound and substantial basis in the record
2026 NY Slip Op 05632, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, Fourth Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | October 2, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 05632 |
| Area of law | Family Law |
| Week | Week ending October 3, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05632 |
| Publication status | Slip opinions are uncorrected and subject to revision before publication in the Official Reports. |
| Source feed | New York slip opinion page |
| Law Watch record id | 831 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, Matter of Masci v Romero, 2026 NY Slip Op 05632 (Appellate Division, Fourth Department, October 2, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-05632/
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