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Matter of Norwood v Merriweather 2026 NY Slip Op 04197 July 1, 2026 Appellate Division, Second Department Published by New York State Law Reporting Bureau pursuant to Judiciary Law § 431. This decision is uncorrected and subject to revision before publication in the Official Reports. In the Matter of John P. Norwood, appellant, v Theresa P. Merriweather, respondent. Supreme Court of the State of New York, Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department Decided on July 1, 2026 2024-05128, (Docket