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196 A.D.2d 439 (1993)

601 N.Y.S.2d 481

In the Matter of Elianne M., Also Known as Elizabeth Ann M., Appellant, and Another, Children Alleged to be Neglected. Commissioner of Social Services of the City of New York et al., Respondents

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

August 12, 1993

The Family Court erred in denying the Law Guardian's motion to be relieved and the child's application for substitution of counsel. Family Court Act §§ 241 and 249 (a) specifically provide for representation of a child by counsel of his or her own choosing. Children are entitled to counsel of their choice because it is their interests that are at stake (see, Matter of Fargnoli v Faber, 105...

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