IN THE MATTER OF WILLARD


23 A.D.3d 964 (2005)

804 N.Y.S.2d 455

In the Matter of WILLARD L. and Another, Children Alleged to be Permanently Neglected. COLUMBIA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, Respondent; WILLARD M., Appellant.

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

November 23, 2005.


Rose, J.

Upon findings of neglect based on incidents of domestic violence, drug use and violation of orders of protection, respondent's two children (born in 1998 and 2002) were removed from his care in 2002 and placed in petitioner's custody. In January 2004, petitioner brought this proceeding alleging permanent neglect. Following a hearing, Family Court granted the petition and terminated respondent's parental rights, prompting this appeal.

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