Jesse QQ. v. Holly RR.

Petitioner and respondent are the parents of one son (born in 2007). In addition, as a result of previous relationships, petitioner has a daughter (born in 2003) and respondent had another son (born in 2004). Respondent’s older son died in March 2008 after being injured while in petitioner’s care, and petitioner was criminally charged with his death. In April 2008, a proceeding pursuant to Family Ct Act article 10 was commenced by the Madison County Department of Social Services (hereinafter DSS) against petitioner based upon the death of the child and his role in causing such. Petitioner was…