Legal Opinion
In re Marilyn H.
New York City Family Court
Decided February 24, 1981PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Nanette Dembitz, J.
This proceeding was initiated by the foster parents of 11-year-old Marilyn, to terminate her biological mother’s rights in accordance with the Family Court Act and the Social Services Law, and to transfer her guardianship to them so that they can adopt her. Marilyn has lived with her foster parents under the supervision of a child care agency since she was 12 days old, and according to her guardian ad litem strongly desires her adoption; the case presents difficult and somewhat novel issues as to the balance between children’s rights and parental rights.
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2Cases cited52 opinions
- Mathews v. EldridgeSupreme Court of the United States · 1976
- Stanley v. IllinoisSupreme Court of the United States · 1972
- Addington v. TexasSupreme Court of the United States · 1979
- Provident Tradesmens Bank & Trust Co. v. PattersonSupreme Court of the United States · 1968
- Planned Parenthood of Central Missouri v. DanforthSupreme Court of the United States · 1976
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3Cited by3 opinions
- In re the Adoption of Christopher L.New York Surrogate's Court · 1982
- In re Deborah S.New York City Family Court · 1982
- Delores B. Cardinal McCloskey Children's & Family Services v. Willie B.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1988