MATTER OF MARIA E.

512488.

94 A.D.3d 1357 (2012)

943 N.Y.S.2d 249

2012 NY Slip Op 3244

In the Matter of MARIA E., a Child Alleged to be Abandoned. RENSSELAER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, Respondent. JERMAINE D., Appellant.

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

Decided April 26, 2012.


SPAIN, J.

Shortly after her birth in September 2008, Maria E. was removed from the care of her mother, who had serious mental health problems, and placed in petitioner's custody; she has since lived in the same foster home. Within one month, the mother identified respondent as the father, although he was not listed on Maria's birth certificate. Respondent was aware of the possibility of his paternity as early as November 2009, but never petitioned for paternity. After...

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