Legal Opinion

In re Stephen B.

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

Decided October 4, 1991PublishedCited by 5 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

— Order unanimously affirmed without costs. Memorandum: Respondent appeals from an order which terminated her parental rights on the ground of mental illness and granted custody and guardianship of her four-year-old son to the Department of Social Services. Respondent contends that Social Services Law § 384-b is unconstitutional as applied to her; that the Department’s proof is insufficient to support the court’s determination; and that the court’s disposition is contrary to the child’s best interests.

Social Services Law § 384-b (4) (c) and (6) (a) are not unconstitutional as applied to…

2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. In re Guardianship & Custody of Robert S. T.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1982
  2. In re Edward R.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1986

3Cited by5 opinions

  1. In re Michael E.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1997
  2. In re Bryant S.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1992
  3. In re Justin H.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1995
  4. In re James J.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1994
  5. In re Imani W.New York Family Court · 2009

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