Russell O. Vernon, Respondent v. Victoria M. Vernon, Appellant

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals affirmed the Appellate Division, holding that New York retained continuing subject‑matter jurisdiction over the custody dispute despite the child and mother residing in Wyoming, that the significant‑connection test under Domestic Relations Law was satisfied, that the PKPA does not preempt New York law in this context, and that the change of custody to the father was in the child’s best interest.