Legal Opinion

In re the Guardianship & Custody of Nereida S.

New York Court of Appeals

Decided July 2, 1982PublishedCited by 16 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION OF THE COURT

Memorandum.

The orders of the Appellate Division should be affirmed, without costs.

In each of these proceedings to terminate parental rights, the record reveals “clear and convincing proof” (Social Services Law, § 384-b, subd 3, par [g]) that the parent is “presently and for the foreseeable future unable, by reason of mental illness * * * to provide proper and adequate care” for the children (Social Services Law, § 384-b, subd 4, par [c]). Consequently, there is no basis for disturbing the Appellate Division’s findings that there exists mental illness sufficient to justify…

2Cases cited1 opinion

  1. Matter of T.New York Court of Appeals · 1982

3Cited by16 opinions

  1. In re Michael E.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1997
  2. In re Lisa Z.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2000
  3. In re Princess C.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2001
  4. It v. State, Dept. of Health & Rehab. Serv.District Court of Appeal of Florida · 1988
  5. People ex rel. C.B.Supreme Court of Colorado · 1987

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