MATTER OF R.


214 A.D.2d 445 (1995)

625 N.Y.S.2d 512

In the Matter of Madeline R. and Others, Children Alleged to be Neglected. Mila R., Respondent; Commissioner of Social Services of the City of New York, Appellant

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

April 20, 1995


To support a finding of neglect the petitioner was required to prove by a preponderance of the evidence that the physical, mental or emotional condition of these children was in imminent danger of becoming impaired due to this respondent's mental condition (Family Ct Act § 1046 [b] [i]; § 1012 [f] [i]). No showing of past or present harm to the children is necessary to support a finding of neglect (see, Matter...

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