In family law cases, the welfare of children is always the priority, especially in cases involving abuse or neglect. This case involving George R. and Adalila R.-S. involves issues of abuse, derivative neglect, custody, and access. The Family Court in Nassau County made multiple findings, which were later modified by…
In Orange Cnty. Dep’t of Soc. Servs. v. Al Quran F., the Family Court, Orange County, reviewed allegations of abuse and neglect involving Al Quran F., a person legally responsible for multiple children in his household. The court examined claims of direct abuse and neglect against one child, Kristina I.,…
This case involved the termination of a father’s parental rights to his three children, William, Hailey, and Amanda, under Social Services Law § 384-b. The Family Court found that the father was unable to care for the children due to mental illness and had permanently neglected them. The court transferred…
This case involved three related child abuse and neglect proceedings under the Family Court Act, Article 10, in Queens County, New York. The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) filed allegations against the parents and maternal grandmother of a child named Talia. The Family Court, after a fact-finding hearing, dismissed allegations…
When it comes to abuse of children, the courts look at not only the person who was accursed of inflicting the abuse, but also any individuals who were caring for the child around the time that the abuse occurred. Admin. for Children’s Servs. v. Allison B. (In re Dall. P.),…
Domestic violence cases commonly involve violence between intimate partners, with one partner assaulting the other. While one victim is always the person who has been directly physically abused, other victims can include any children who witness the abuse. In the case of In re Jayline J., 156 A.D.3d 701, 64 N.Y.S.3d…
A determination of neglect signifies a legal finding that a parent or caretaker has failed to provide adequate care, supervision, or guardianship for a child. It means that the court has concluded, based on the evidence presented, that the child’s physical, mental, or emotional well-being has been impaired or is…
Supervised visitation visits refer to a type of visitation where a third party, such as a social worker or designated family member, is present during the parent’s time with the child. This is done to ensure the child’s safety and well-being while maintaining a controlled environment for the parent-child interaction.…
In K.A. v. Wappingers Central School District, the plaintiffs sought to recover damages for personal injuries sustained by K.A., a developmentally disabled young woman, while under the supervision of the defendant school district. The court addressed whether the plaintiffs’ late filing of a notice of claim barred their ability to…
Child protective proceedings aim to safeguard the welfare of children and hold individuals accountable when their behavior endangers a child’s safety. In In re Andrew S., the Family Court addressed allegations of sexual abuse and neglect. The case involved complex legal questions about evidence, credibility, and the protective measures necessary…