In re Kianna M.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Dudley L. Lehman, J.

After commencement of the fact-finding hearing and during presentation of the matter in chief, petitioner, by oral motion, sought to amend the neglect petitions in the instant case to *792include allegations of abuse. Petitioner argues that Family Court Act § 1051 (b) and the related case law allows for alterations to article 10 petitions, “so long as any changes made have conformed to the evidence given by the petitioner” and provided that “respondent is given an opportunity to prepare and respond to the altered claims.”

Respondent contends that the Family…