In re Sonia V. R.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Richard D. Huttner, J.

The instant proceeding seeks to terminate the parental rights of the natural father of the children Sonia V. R. born March 10, 1969 and Felicia R. born May 12, 1970, upon the grounds of abandonment (Social Services Law, § 384-b, subd 4, par [b]).

During the course of the hearing a motion to conform the pleadings to the proof was granted and an additional cause of action premised upon permanent neglect (Social Services Law, § 384-b, subd 4, par [d]) was added.

The children’s natural mother, Phyllis R., executed a voluntary surrender instrument for each…