Legal Opinion
Felix O. v. Janette M.
New York Family Court
Decided August 14, 2008Published
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Ann E. O’Shea, J.
On January 7, 2004, petitioner Felix O. (petitioner or Felix) filed a paternity petition pursuant to article 5 of the Family *713Court Act seeking to be declared the father of Precious Jewel M. (PJ), born on July 16, 1999. Respondent Janette M. (Janette) opposed the petition. Janette’s husband, respondent Herbert M. (Herbert), was joined as a necessary party respondent. Janette and Herbert were assigned counsel pursuant to Family Court Act § 262 (a) (viii), and a law guardian was assigned to PJ. Felix retained private counsel.
A trial on Felix’s petition…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Stanley v. IllinoisSupreme Court of the United States · 1972
- Caban v. MohammedSupreme Court of the United States · 1979
- Tyrone G. v. Fifi N.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1993
- In re Gerald G. G.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1978
- Department of Social Services v. WitzelNew York Family Court · 1977
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