New York Court of Appeals

In the Matter of Annette B. Orange County Department of Social Services, Respondent; Joseph B., Appellant

May 3, 20054 N.Y.3d 509

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals affirmed the Family Court’s finding that Joseph B. abandoned his daughter Annette, holding that the record contained legally sufficient evidence of abandonment despite the Department of Social Services’ failure to give notice of prior proceedings.