Christopher RR. v. St. Lawrence County Department of Social Services

The child who is the subject of the instant proceeding (born in 2010) was removed from the care of his mother at birth and placed in the custody of respondent St. Lawrence County Department of Social Services. After petitioner was determined to be the child’s father, he commenced this proceeding by order to show cause seeking custody. At the initial appearance, the attorney for the child made an oral motion to dismiss the petition. Family Court granted the motion and dismissed the petition without prejudice, prompting this appeal by petitioner.

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