Legal Opinion
In re Orlando F.
New York Court of Appeals
Decided June 10, 1976PublishedCited by 146 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtCooke, J.
This is a proceeding pursuant to article 6 of the Family Court Act (§§ 611-634, inclusive) instituted by the New York Foundling Hospital to permanently terminate respondent Theodora’s parental right to the custody of her son. The crucial issues involve the planning by the mother for the future of her child and the permission given by the Family Court to the child’s Law Guardian to withdraw at the beginning of the fact-finding hearing, without any replacement.
The Family Court dismissed the petition which sought a declaration of permanent neglect and, further, ordered the return of the child to…
2Cases cited12 opinions
- In re Ray A. M.New York Court of Appeals · 1975
- In re Cecilia R.New York Court of Appeals · 1975
- In re Stephen B.New York City Family Court · 1969
- In re KlugAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1969
- In re Barbara P., Dominic P., & Abby P.New York City Family Court · 1972
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3Cited by146 opinions
- In Re the Guardianship of Star Leslie W.New York Court of Appeals · 1984
- Bennett v. JeffreysNew York Court of Appeals · 1976
- Caban v. MohammedSupreme Court of the United States · 1979
- In re Leon RRNew York Court of Appeals · 1979
- Gregory B. v. Gregory F.New York Court of Appeals · 1989
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