MATTER OF N. & G. CHILDREN


176 A.D.2d 504 (1991)

In the Matter of N. and G. Children, Alleged to be Abused. Alberto G., Appellant; Commissioner of Social Services, Respondent

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

October 8, 1991


Family Court did not err in applying a preponderance of the evidence standard of proof in finding respondent guilty of sexual abuse. Respondent's argument that a clear and convincing standard applies is based mainly on Santosky v Kramer (455 U.S. 745), a case in which the parent stood to lose custody of his child permanently pursuant to article 6 of the Family Court Act. In Matter of Tammie Z. (66 N.Y.2d 1

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