Legal Opinion
In re Richard M.
New York Family Court
Decided August 4, 1981PublishedCited by 1 opinion
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Kathryn McDonald, J.
St. Christopher’s Home (the agency) petitions the court to transfer custody and guardianship of three children born to Marie M. (respondent) on the grounds of her inability to provide adequate care for them due to her mental illness and retardation (Social Services Law, § 384-b, subd 4, par [c]), or, alternatively, because she has permanently neglected them (Social Services Law, § 384-b, subd 4, par [d]). *1032When respondent was first charged with neglect in the summer, 1977, the children were remanded to the agency. Following a finding of neglect on April…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- In re Hime Y.New York Court of Appeals · 1981
- In re the Guardianship & Custody of Sylvia M.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1981
- In re Daniel A. D.New York City Family Court · 1980
- In re MendesNew York City Family Court · 1980
3Cited by1 opinion
- State v. PENNY J.New Mexico Court of Appeals · 1994