Lola C. v. Scott P.

*1019OPINION OF THE COURT

Minna R. Buck, J.

Each of the above petitions seeking custody of the child Lisa P., born February 12, 1987, was filed in January 1988, within one week of the filing of a neglect petition (N-30-88) and the child’s removal from her parents by the Commissioner of Social Services (hereinafter DSS). By stipulation, all proceedings were consolidated.*

Following certain admissions by Scott and Adrienne P., Lisa’s parents, the child was adjudicated as neglected and released to Michele M. (maternal grandmother) as a "suitable relative”. At that point, the court then reviewed the…