IN THE MATTER OF VICTOR B.

6503, 6503A

91 A.D.3d 458 (2012)

937 N.Y.S.2d 9

2012 NY Slip Op 96

In the Matter of VICTOR B. and Another, Children Alleged to be Neglected. YVONNE B., Appellant, CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY, Respondent.

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

Decided January 10, 2012.


The finding that the mother suffers from a mental illness was supported by clear and convincing evidence. The expert testimony and documentary evidence demonstrated that the mother was afflicted with schizotypal personality traits, which, along with her borderline mental retardation, caused her to fail to appreciate the impact of her behavior on her children.

In addition, the finding of permanent neglect entered against the mother was supported by clear and convincing...

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