New York Court of Appeals June 9, 2016 (S.L. v. J.R.)

*561OPINION OF THE COURT

Gaucha, J.

This case requires that we consider whether Supreme Court properly made a final custody determination without first conducting a plenary hearing. We hold that, on this record, a hearing was required.

After nearly 15 years of marriage, appellant S.L. (Mother) commenced divorce proceedings against respondent J.R.