In re Jose L. I.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Memorandum.

The order of the Appellate Division should be affirmed, with costs.

Both courts below have found, as a question of fact, that respondent did not permanently neglect her children by failing to plan for their future. (See Family Ct Act, § 611.) On the sparse record before us, we cannot say otherwise, as a matter of law.

We take this occasion, however, to comment upon the findings of fact, or lack thereof, made by the Family Court and affirmed by the Appellate Division, without opinion. A trial court must state in its decision "the facts it deems essential” to its…