MATTER OF NIKO M.

5340.

85 A.D.3d 544 (2011)

926 N.Y.S.2d 411

2011 NY Slip Op 5183

In the Matter of MATTHEW NIKO M., an Infant. NIKO M., Appellant; CATHOLIC GUARDIAN SOCIETY AND HOME BUREAU et al., Respondents.

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

Decided June 16, 2011.


We previously determined that clear and convincing evidence supported the finding that respondent's consent was not required for the adoption of the child (see Matter of Mathew Niko M. [Niko M.], 71 A.D.3d 440 [2010]).

A preponderance of the evidence supports Family Court's subsequent determination that the child's best interests would be served by freeing him for adoption (see...

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