In Olga L.G.M. v. Santos T.F., 164 A.D.3d 1341 (N.Y. App. Div. 2018), a case concerning a guardianship petition under Family Court Act article 6, a mother appealed from an order dismissing her petition without a hearing. The order was issued by the Family Court of Nassau County, prompting the mother to challenge it.
A New York guardianship petition under Family Court Act article 6 is a legal action filed in the Family Court to request the appointment of a guardian for a minor child. This petition is typically filed by a parent, relative, or other interested party seeking to obtain legal authority to make decisions regarding the child’s welfare and affairs.
Under Article 6 of the Family Court Act, the court has the authority to appoint a guardian for a child if it is deemed to be in the child’s best interests. Guardianship may be sought for various reasons, including when a parent is unable to care for the child due to incapacity, incarceration, or other circumstances.