Order unanimously reversed, without costs, and matter remitted to Monroe County Family Court for further proceedings in accordance with the following memorandum: Family Court abused its discretion in proceeding to trial on a permanent neglect petition pursuant to section 384-b of the Social Services Law without the presence of the child's court appointed Law Guardian. Subdivision (a) of section 249 of the Family Court Act provides that a Law Guardian must be appointed to...
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