MATTER OF W.


206 A.D.2d 333 (1994)

615 N.Y.S.2d 271

In the Matter of Shaida W. and Others, Children Alleged to be Neglected. Frances W., Respondent, et al., Petitioner; Lenore Gittis, as Law Guardian, Appellant

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

July 28, 1994


The Family Court properly declined to exercise jurisdiction in this case. The children have been living with their maternal grandmother in San Diego for the past two years under the supervision of the Department of Social Services there. Social Services Law § 374-a ([1] art V) has no application to this case (see, Social Services Law § 374-a [1] art VIII), and the Law Guardian has failed to demonstrate that a relinquishment of jurisdiction by the New York...

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