In re Alexander M.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
In a child protective proceeding, the petitioner has the burden of proving neglect by a preponderance of the evidence (see Fam*795ily Ct Act § 1046 [b] [i]; Matter of Philip M., 82 NY2d 238 [1993]; Matter of Tammie Z., 66 NY2d 1 [1985]; Matter of Besthani M., 13 AD3d 452 [2004]). Here, contrary to the appellant’s contention, the Family Court’s finding of neglect based on the use of excessive corporal punishment is supported by a preponderance of the evidence (see Family Ct Act § 1012 [f] [i] [B]; § 1046 [b] [i]; Matter of Chanyae S. [Rena W.], 82 AD3d 1247 [2011]; Matter of Isaiah S., 63 AD3d 948…
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