In re Anthony

This is a fact-finding hearing under article 10 of the Family Court Act against a mother who has never had the actual custody of the child affected. It appears that as recently as December 16, 1974 there have been affirmative findings of neglect and termination under section 384 of the Social Services Law against this respondent in reference to another child in her household. It further appears that respondent participated in those proceedings.

Respondent was also present in court during the instant proceedings throughout presentation of petitioner’s case, and during prolonged argument of…