Legal Opinion

In re Joseph C.

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York

Decided June 7, 1991Published

1Opinion of the Court

—Order unanimously affirmed without costs. Memorandum: There is no merit to respondents’ contention that this proceeding to terminate their parental rights on the ground of permanent neglect (see, Social Services Law § 384-b [4] [d]) was untimely. The child came into the care of petitioner on July 1, 1988, two days after his birth, upon his discharge from the hospital, pursuant to a preliminary order of Family Court (see, Family Ct Act § 1022). This proceeding was commenced on or about October 13, 1989, more than one year after the child came into petitioner’s care (see, Matter of Mickey B.,…

2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. In Re the Guardianship of Star Leslie W.New York Court of Appeals · 1984
  2. In re Sheila G.New York Court of Appeals · 1984
  3. In re Mickey B. Brookwood Child CareAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1978
  4. In re Michael W.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1989

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