Legal Opinion

In re Edward J. Mc.

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York

Decided February 21, 2012PublishedCited by 9 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Although the father did not appear at the hearing, the order appealed from was not rendered upon default, as his counsel appeared and participated at the hearing (see Matter of Elijah P. [C.I.P.], 76 AD3d 631 [2010]; Matter of Newman v Newman, 72 AD3d 973 [2010]). Accordingly, the father may appeal from the order of fact-finding and disposition (see Matter of Amber Megan D., 54 AD3d 338 [2008]; Matter of Vanessa M., 263 AD2d 542 [1999]; Matter of Geraldine Rose W., 196 AD2d 313 [1994]).

Contrary to the father’s contention, the Family Court’s determination that he neglected the subject child by…

2Cases cited9 opinions

  1. In re Rose W.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1994
  2. In re Megan D.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2008
  3. In re Anastasia G.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2008
  4. In re Zaire D.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2011
  5. In re Ayana Jean L.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2005

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3Cited by9 opinions

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  5. In re Hope K.W.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2012

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