MATTER OF COMM'R OF SOC SERVS. v. M.


239 A.D.2d 498 (1997)

657 N.Y.S.2d 760

In the Matter of Commissioner of Social Services, on Behalf of Zakheima M. and Others, Children Alleged to be Abused and Neglected, Respondent, v. Lorenzo M., Appellant

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

May 19, 1997


Ordered that the order of disposition is affirmed, with costs.

In a child protection proceeding, the petitioner has the burden of proving abuse or neglect by a preponderance of the evidence (see, Family Ct Act § 1046 [b] [i]; Matter of Tammie Z., 66 N.Y.2d 1; Matter of Philip M., 82 N.Y.2d 238, 243). "Proof of injuries sustained by a child or of the condition of a child...

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