In re Nicole M.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
— Order unanimously affirmed without costs. Memorandum: We agree with the findings of fact made by Family Court. Petitioner proved by clear and convincing evidence that it made diligent efforts to encourage and strengthen the parental relationship (see, Social Services Law § 384-b [7] [a]; Matter of Star Leslie W., 63 NY2d 136; Matter of Casondra W., 184 AD2d 1070). We add only that, although Family Court erred in considering a list of missed visitation dates, the record otherwise established that respondent failed to plan for the future of her child (see, Matter of Star Leslie W., supra, at…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- In Re the Guardianship of Star Leslie W.New York Court of Appeals · 1984
- In re Casondra W.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1992
3Cited by1 opinion
- Arquette v. StateNew York Court of Claims · 2001