Legal Opinion
In re Sierra H.
New York City Family Court
Decided February 26, 1988PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Herbert B. Ray, J.
Mescal and Peter F., maternal aunt and her husband, seek physical and legal custody of l-year-10-month-old Sierra H. and her 11-month-old brother, Joshua H. The children were born out of wedlock to Linda H., a respondent in neglect *909proceedings concerning these two children. Both children are in the custody of the Broome County Department of Social Services and living in foster homes.
The unusual threshold issues presented in this case involve whether the F.s’ petition for custody is proper, and, if so, what is the appropriate procedure where the eldest…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Bennett v. JeffreysNew York Court of Appeals · 1976
- In re Peter L.New York Court of Appeals · 1983
- Smith v. LascarisNew York City Family Court · 1980
- In re Ricky P.New York City Family Court · 1987
- In re HolmesNew York City Family Court · 1986
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- K.S. v. Brookwood Child CareNew York City Family Court · 1993
- Whalen v. Commissioner of Fulton CountyNew York City Family Court · 1991