Legal Opinion

In re Noah Jeremiah J.

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

Decided December 21, 2010PublishedCited by 24 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION OF THE COURT

Catterson, J.

In this Family Court neglect proceeding, the respondent mother challenges the finding of neglect of her son who was born HIV-positive and required antiretroviral medication administered on a strict schedule. The record establishes the effects of her mental illness and failures to administer her own medication on her ability to care for her infant son, and hence a finding of neglect based on the risk of imminent harm is supported by a preponderance of the evidence.

The mother began treatment for her mental health disorders and drug addictions in December 2001.…

2Cases cited10 opinions

  1. Nicholson v. ScoppettaNew York Court of Appeals · 2004
  2. In re CruzAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1986
  3. In re of Amber C.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2007
  4. In re Hannah UU.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2002
  5. In re Jesse DD.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1996

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3Cited by24 opinions

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  3. Matter of Ruth Joanna O.O. (Melissa O.)Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2017
  4. In re Cerenithy Ecksthine B.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2012
  5. Matter of Jamil S. (Shaaniel T.)Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2017

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