MATTER OF H.


215 A.D.2d 180 (1995)

626 N.Y.S.2d 479

In the Matter of Justin H. In the Matter of Lucy H. In the Matter of Custody of Justin H. Elias C., Appellant, v. Katherine H. et al., Respondents In the Matter of Elias C., on Behalf of Jacinto C. and Others, Appellant; New York State Commissioner of Social Services et al., Respondents

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

May 9, 1995


The Family Court properly determined that the subject children established no real familial bonds with their half-siblings, and that, especially in Justin's case, his foster family was the only real family he has ever known. The Family Court's finding that further forced visitation would serve little purpose is entitled to considerable deference (see, Eschbach v Eschbach, 56 N.Y.2d 167<...

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