Appellate Division, Fourth Department · October 9, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 05876
Matter of Buchholz v Trombley
Read the official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05876
Holding The Appellate Division affirmed the Family Court’s denial of the mother’s petition to modify custody and visitation, finding that the lower court’s best interests determination was supported by a sound and substantial basis in the record. The court also held that the mother’s claim of judicial bias was unpreserved because she failed to move for recusal.
The court’s words
the court must consider all factors that could impact the best interests of the child, including the existing custody arrangement
2026 NY Slip Op 05876, at the official text
a court's determination regarding custody [and visitation issues], based upon a first-hand assessment of the credibility of the witnesses
2026 NY Slip Op 05876, at the official text
the mother's contention that the court was biased against her is unpreserved for our review inasmuch as she failed to make a motion
2026 NY Slip Op 05876, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, Fourth Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | October 9, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 05876 |
| Area of law | Family Law |
| Week | Week ending October 10, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05876 |
| 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 | 1104 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, Matter of Buchholz v Trombley, 2026 NY Slip Op 05876 (Appellate Division, Fourth Department, October 9, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-05876/
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