Appellate Division, Third Department · October 29, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 06368
Matter of Andrew II. v Gail JJ.
Read the official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 06368
Holding The Appellate Division affirmed the Family Court’s order modifying custody to implement a graduated schedule for overnight visits and maintaining travel restrictions. The court found that the father’s inconsistent parenting and transportation issues provided a sound basis for requiring demonstrated reliability before expanding his access to the child.
The court’s words
Family Court is afforded broad discretion in fashioning an appropriate visitation schedule that promotes the child's best interests
2026 NY Slip Op 06368, at the official text
the father was inconsistent in seeing the child, often missing parenting time due to his shifting work schedule
2026 NY Slip Op 06368, at the official text
the geographic limits on the father's parenting time remained appropriate and that he must demonstrate consistency and reliability
2026 NY Slip Op 06368, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, Third Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | October 29, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 06368 |
| Area of law | Family Law |
| Week | Week ending October 31, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 06368 |
| 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 | 1667 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, Matter of Andrew II. v Gail JJ., 2026 NY Slip Op 06368 (Appellate Division, Third Department, October 29, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-06368/
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