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Court Rules on Violation of Temporary Orders for Protection

T v T In this case, the family court determined that the Respondent violated two temporary Orders for Protection. It was found that the court acted properly in entering an order for protection after these findings. The Petitioner filed an offense petition against the Respondent, She received a temporary Order…

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Court Discussed Alleged Mistreatment of Child During Shoplifting Incident

Matter of N. v NY Office of Children & Family Services June 18, 2018 NY Slip Op 04379 The court rules that this decision should be reversed, and the petition dismissed without costs. Despite the defendant’s argument, the court does indeed have jurisdiction over this appeal considering the dual dissent…

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Court Decides if ACS Made Reasonable Efforts to Reunite Family

In Re L. 2018 NY Slip Op. 06966 October 18, 2018   The plaintiff, in this case, asks whether NY Administration for Child Services made reasonable efforts for family reunifications, pursuant to Family Court Act 1089 when they failed to provide reasonable accommodations required by the Americans with Disabilities Act…

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Appellate Court is Reluctant to Disturb the Ruling of the Family Court

W v. W 2018 NY Slip Op 05956 August 29, 2018 Order The defendant appeals from a Supreme Court judgment, where the plaintiff was awarded the maintenance sum of $2,000 per month. The plaintiff also received $100,333.33 representing 1/3 value in the defendant’s business. The court didn’t award the defendant…

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