Legal Opinion
Lutheran Community Services, Inc. v. Mary H.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Decided February 27, 1990PublishedCited by 18 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Respondent contends that petitioner’s failure to make diligent efforts to unite her and her daughter precludes a finding of permanent neglect. However, the evidence demonstrated that petitioner arranged visitation and attempted to assist respondent in obtaining housing but respondent kept only 4 of *42636 scheduled visits between March 1986 and August 1987 and refused assistance in obtaining housing. Failure to maintain contact with a child or infrequent or insubstantial contact constitute grounds for a finding of permanent neglect (Matter of Star Leslie W., 63 NY2d 136, 143). Further, where an…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- In Re the Guardianship of Star Leslie W.New York Court of Appeals · 1984
- In re Sheila G.New York Court of Appeals · 1984
- O. Children. St. Dominic's Home v. Doris O.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1987
- Sabatino v. Turf House, Inc.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1980
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- In re Lindsay N.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2002
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