Legal Opinion
In re Zaim R.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Decided September 4, 2007PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
In a guardianship proceeding for a minor pursuant to Family Court Act article 6, the minor appeals from an order of the Family Court, Orange County (Klein, J.), entered June 22, 2006, which denied his motion for the court to make specific findings that he was dependent on the Family Court and eligible for long-term foster care due to abuse, neglect, or abandonment, pursuant to 8 USC § 1101 (a) (27) (J).
Ordered that the appeal is dismissed, without costs or disbursements.
The authority of the Family Court to appoint a guardian extends only to the person or property of a “minor,” which is…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- In re Luis A.-S.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2006
- In re the Estate of MedeNew York Surrogate's Court · 1998
- In re Zaim R.New York City Family Court · 2006
3Cited by3 opinions
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- In re Vanessa D.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2008
- In re Jose H.New York Supreme Court · 2016