Legal Opinion
In re Barbara P., Dominic P., & Abby P.
New York City Family Court
Decided October 17, 1972PublishedCited by 19 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJustine Wise Polier, J.
An increasing number of guardianship petitions and actions to terminate parental rights so as to freenhildren in foster care for adoption are being brought to the Family Court. When contested, they present a clash between the assertion of parental rights as traditionally maintained and the assertion of the rights of children in terms of what is set forth as in their best interest. In the contested actions the parents have failed or are alleged to have failed to function as parents, but have not renounced what they regard as their parental right to have their child returned to their custody in…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- In re Stephen B.New York City Family Court · 1969
- In re Jennifer " S "New York Surrogate's Court · 1972
- In re ClearNew York Family Court · 1970
3Cited by19 opinions
- In re Orlando F.New York Court of Appeals · 1976
- Child v. BeameDistrict Court, S.D. New York · 1976
- In re Ray A. M.New York Court of Appeals · 1975
- Natural Parents of their Child "Nicky" v. DumpsonNew York Surrogate's Court · 1975
- Organization of Foster Familes for Equality & Reform v. DumpsonDistrict Court, S.D. New York · 1976
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