In re the M./B. Children

OPINION OF THE COURT

Nora Freeman, J.

These petitions to terminate the parental rights of Leslie B. and Antoinette M. were filed in December 2002, alleging that Ms. M. (the mother) permanently neglected the children and that, pursuant to section 384-c of the Social Services Law and section 111 (1) (d) of the Domestic Relations Law, Mr. B. (the father) is entitled only to notice of the proceedings and an opportunity to be heard as to the children’s best interests. Respondent father’s motion to dismiss was filed on July 15, 2004. Counsel for petitioner Lutheran Social Services (the agency) and…