Opinion
May 9, 1994
Appeal from the Supreme Court, Dutchess County (Fredman, J.).
Ordered that the order is affirmed, with costs.
It is well settled that the preeminent concern in child custody and visitation matters is the best interests of the child (see, Eschbach v. Eschbach, 56 N.Y.2d 167; Friederwitzer v Friederwitzer, 55 N.Y.2d 89; Matter of James P.W. v. Eileen M.W., 136 A.D.2d 549, 550). Here, the record supports the determination of the Supreme Court to follow the psychologist's recommendation of continued, supervised visitation with the goal of strengthening the parental relationship between the former husband and his children.
The former husband's remaining contention is without merit (see, Judiciary Law § 14; People v. Moreno, 70 N.Y.2d 403). Lawrence, J.P., Copertino, Altman and Goldstein, JJ., concur.