JANET S.M.M. v. COMM'R


158 Misc.2d 851 (1993)

601 N.Y.S.2d 781

In the Matter of Janet S. M. M., Petitioner, v. Commissioner of Social Services et al., Respondents.

Family Court, Westchester County.

August 18, 1993


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Marilyn J. Slaatten, County Attorney of Westchester County (Diane Trabocchi of counsel), for Commissioner of Social Services, respondent. Frazier Davidson for Ricardo I., respondent. Naomi Duker for Lorraine P., respondent. Mary Jean Howland, Law Guardian. Robert L. Cohen for petitioner.


HOWARD SPITZ, J.

This custody proceeding pursuant to Family Court Act § 651 concerns Baby Girl P., a child almost 2½ years old, who was placed in foster care by her mother shortly after birth. The petitioner, who is a friend of the father, commenced this proceeding seeking custody of the child. Respondent, Commissioner of Social Services, moves to dismiss the petition on the ground that the petitioner...

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