MATTER OF KENYA G.


74 Misc.2d 606 (1973)

In the Matter of Kenya G., a Child Alleged to be Neglected.

Family Court, City of New York, New York County.

May 23, 1973


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Norman Redlich, Corporation Counsel (Karl Zukerman and Frank J. Carabetta of counsel), for petitioner. Emilio P. Gautier and Elizabeth Crawford for respondent. Charles Schinitsky and Kay McDonald for Legal Aid Society, Law Guardian for child.


NANETTE DEMBITZ, J.

In this parental neglect and child abuse proceeding under the Family Court Act, the issue is whether a mother's recent and severe maltreatment of her previous child is sufficient basis for a decision that her newborn baby is likely also to suffer from her neglect or abuse.

The Family Court has authority to determine whether a child is in substantial danger of parental neglect or abuse...

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