Legal Opinion · Dissent

In re the Adoption of Gustavo G.

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York

Decided April 22, 2004Published

1Dissent

Tom, J. (dissenting).

I disagree with the majority and believe that the order of the Family Court, dismissing the petition without prejudice to the filing of a new petition by a different attorney, should be affirmed.

The child, Gustavo, was placed with the Administration for Children’s Services as a result of the mother’s drug abuse, and subsequently transferred to the care of Angel Guardian Children and Family Services. On or about June 11, 2002, an order was entered terminating the parental rights of the natural parents and freeing the child for adoption. The firm of Warren & Warren, P.C.…

2Cases cited7 opinions

Greene v. GreeneNew York Court of Appeals · 1979
Solow v. W. R. Grace & Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1994
In re KellyNew York Court of Appeals · 1968
Handelman v. WeissDistrict Court, S.D. New York · 1973
Flego v. Philips, Appel & Walden, Inc.District Court, D. New Jersey · 1981

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