Legal Opinion
In re Chance Jahmel B.
New York City Family Court
Decided March 30, 2001PublishedCited by 8 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Joan S. Kohout, J.
A petition was filed by the Director of the Monroe County Department of Social Services on May 28, 1999 requesting the termination of parental rights of Alphonse B. regarding his son Chance, born August 31, 1996, based upon the alleged mental illness of the respondent.
Counsel was assigned for Mr. B. Mr. B. always appeared in court with his mother Ruth B. A Law Guardian was assigned for Chance.
A psychiatric evaluation was directed as required by Social Services Law § 384-b (6) (e), which was completed by court-appointed forensic psychiatrist, Rajendra P.…
2Cases cited13 opinions
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- In re Antony B.Connecticut Appellate Court · 1999
- Robinson v. Department of Social & Health ServicesCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1995
- Stone v. Daviess County Division of Children & Family ServicesIndiana Court of Appeals · 1995
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3Cited by8 opinions
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