FATHER SUFFERED FROM HOUSEKEEPING AND OTHER “DEFICIENCIES”
When a mother sought to reduce the father’s parenting time, an appeal was filed after the Tompkins County Family Court granted that request after a hearing.
Apparently, in addition to there being some housekeeping “deficiencies,” there were allegations that the father had failed to properly supervise the kid, and had allowed the presence of an alleged “marihuana growing operation” in his residence.
Additionally, when with the dad, the child exhibited “behavioral issues” with his half-siblings, yet the father neglected to provide “adequate supervision” despite being aware of the problem and the risks posed to the youngster (and others). During an investigator’s visit to the dad’s home, there was a “strong odor of marihuana” detected, and photographic evidence suggested the existence of a “growing operation.” And, finally, there were “hygienic concerns,” as there were reported incidents of his kids “contracting lice, pinworms and scabies” after visiting with their dad.
Given that backdrop, the Appellate Division, Third Department, was of the view that the record “amply” supported the Family Court’s determination “which granted the mother sole legal custody and primary placement, with the father having certain supervised and/or public place visitation with the child.”
(Sorry. But this decision made us itch.)
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DECISION