MATTER OF P.


59 A.D.2d 764 (1977)

In the Matter of Bernelle P. Nassau County Department of Social Services, Respondent; Fannie B., Appellant

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Second Department.

October 24, 1977


Order affirmed, without costs or disbursements.

There was sufficient evidence for a finding of child neglect. The in-chambers interview of the child conducted by the court was permissible to ascertain what was in his best interests (see Matter of Lincoln v Lincoln, 24 N.Y.2d 270). In the forthcoming statutory review, the Family Court can determine the circumstances in the light of the mother's present attitudes and ability...

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