MATTER OF LELA D.


37 A.D.3d 311 (2007)

830 N.Y.S.2d 125

In the Matter of ROCHON LELA D., Also Known as LELA D., a Child Alleged to be Permanently Neglected. STACEY D. et al., Appellants; CATHOLIC GUARDIAN SOCIETY, Respondent.

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

Decided February 20, 2007.


There was clear and convincing evidence adduced at the fact-finding hearing to support the finding of permanent neglect, which, in any case, is not challenged by appellants, who address only the dispositional determination. That determination, however, is supported by the evidence, which shows by a preponderance that it is in the child's best interests to be adopted by her foster family. Now six years of age, the child has lived with and been well cared for by her foster...

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