Taylor v. Alger

OPINION OF THE COURT

Anthony T. Kane, J.

This matter came before the court on September 6, 1985, pursuant to a petition for visitation and an order to show cause by the maternal step-great-grandfather, Robert Taylor, seeking an order of visitation. At the hearing, the respondent moved to dismiss the petition claiming that the petitioner lacked standing to institute an action for visitation under Family Court Act § 651 (b). Before proceeding further, the court adjourned the hearing in order to rule on this preliminary matter.

The minor child, Gillian Trujillo, was born on December 10, 1979 and…