Legal Opinion

In re Tommy G.

New York City Family Court

Decided May 12, 1983PublishedCited by 1 opinion

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION OF THE COURT

Daniel D. Leddy, Jr., J.

This is a proceeding whereby the Commissioner of Social Services of the City of New York seeks judicial approval of a voluntary placement instrument executed by the natural mother of two-year-old Tommy G., pursuant to section 384-a of the Social Services Law.

At the fact-finding hearing, the natural mother conceded that she signed the instrument voluntarily and because she was unable to make adequate provision for the care, maintenance and supervision of the child in her home. Accordingly, the court finds that Tommy’s best interest would be promoted…

2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. Bennett v. JeffreysNew York Court of Appeals · 1976
  2. In re Sanjivini K.New York Court of Appeals · 1979

3Cited by1 opinion

  1. In re William S.New York City Family Court · 1983

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