Legal Opinion
In re Kenya G.
New York City Family Court
Decided May 23, 1973PublishedCited by 8 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtNanette Dembitz, J.
In this parental neglect and child abuse proceeding under the Family Court Act, the issue is whether a mother’s recent and severe maltreatment of her previous child is sufficient basis for a decision that her newborn baby is likely also to suffer from her neglect or abuse.
The Family Court has authority to determine whether a child is in substantial danger of parental neglect or abuse, in order to prevent the possibility of his irremediable damage or destruction before the actual injurious acts come to light (see Family Ct. Act, § 1012, subds. [e], [f]). The Family Court Act further provides…
2Cases cited14 opinions
- United States v. W. T. Grant Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1953
- Leary v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1969
- Leland v. OregonSupreme Court of the United States · 1952
- United States v. Oregon State Medical SocietySupreme Court of the United States · 1952
- Swift & Co. v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1928
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3Cited by8 opinions
- In re CruzAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1986
- Daniel C. v. Bureau of Child WelfareAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1975
- In re A. A.Missouri Court of Appeals · 1976
- In re T. C.New York City Family Court · 1985
- In re "Male" R.New York City Family Court · 1979
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