The finding of sexual abuse is supported by a preponderance of the evidence (see Family Ct Act §§ 1012[e][iii][A]; 1046[b][i]). The child's out-of-court statements were corroborated by her other adoptive father, then separated from respondent, and his partner's testimony, which was consistent with the caseworker's testimony about the statements the child had made to investigators, and the child's hearing testimony was consistent with those statements (
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MATTER OF ADA G.-L.
Docket No. NA-6486/17. Appeal No. 12357-12357A. Case No. 2018-5524.
188 A.D.3d 488 (2020)
132 N.Y.S.3d 291
2020 NY Slip Op 06450
In the Matter of Ada G.-L., a Child Alleged to be Abused/Neglected. Christopher G.-L., Appellant; Administration for Children's Services, Respondent.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York, First Department.https://leagle.com/images/logo.png
Decided November 12, 2020.
Decided November 12, 2020.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York, First Department.
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