MTR. OF JOHNSTONE v. SHUART


91 Misc.2d 272 (1977)

In the Matter of Lisa Johnstone, Petitioner, v. Linda Shuart, Respondent.

Family Court, County of Rockland.

August 10, 1977


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Alton Abromowitz and Christine Sherwood for respondent. Lisa Johnstone, petitioner pro se.


HOWARD MILLER, J.

The within application is presented by way of a motion to dismiss the petition herein which petition seeks to have the custody of the infant, Lisa Shuart, awarded to the petitioner, Lisa Johnstone, her grandmother. The issue presented by the present motion made by the respondent is whether a grandparent is a proper party to institute a custodial proceeding in the Family Court.

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