MATTER OF SIMPSON v. ABARE


216 A.D.2d 633 (1995)

627 N.Y.S.2d 824

In the Matter of Cindee Simpson, Respondent, v. Mona Abare, Appellant

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

June 8, 1995


Respondent challenges Family Court's award of custody of her minor son, Michael, to petitioner, Michael's maternal aunt, who has cared for Michael since he was 12 months old. Initially, we reject respondent's claim that the award of custody was not supported by a showing of "extraordinary circumstances". There is uncontroverted evidence in the record that respondent, among other things, failed to provide Michael with proper nourishment, resulting in him being dangerously...

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