Legal Opinion
In re Lonell J.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Decided May 19, 1998PublishedCited by 32 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Rosenberger, J.
The issue in this case is whether a pattern of domestic violence between respondent parents in the presence of their children may be sufficient to establish neglect under Family Court Act § 1012, absent expert testimony that the parents’ strife has caused specific harm to the children.
Respondents Lonell J. (the father) and Nicole B. (the mother) are the parents of Latisha (born May 14, 1993) and Lonell, Jr. (born June 15, 1995). When the incidents giving rise to this action took place, the family lived in a Tier 2 Shelter in the Bronx. The Administration for…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- In re Theresa CC.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1991
- In re Michael M.New York City Family Court · 1992
- In re Bryan L.New York City Family Court · 1991
- J. D. v. N. D.New York City Family Court · 1996
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- In re Todd D.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2004
- In re Deandre T.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1998
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