Narrative Opinion Summary
An order from the Family Court of Onondaga County, presided over by Judge Michael L. Hanuszczak, was appealed regarding the parental rights of Danielle F., the respondent-appellant, in the case involving children Jonathan M. and Joshua V.-F.-H. The order, dated September 24, 2013, terminated Danielle F.'s parental rights and transferred guardianship and custody of the children to the Onondaga County Department of Social Services, the petitioner-respondent. The Appellate Division, Fourth Judicial Department, unanimously affirmed the Family Court's order without costs, referencing a similar memorandum in the related case of Matter of Dakota H. The decision was entered on March 20, 2015, with Frances E. Cafarell serving as Clerk of the Court.
Legal Issues Addressed
Appellate Review of Family Court Orderssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Appellate Division reviewed and unanimously affirmed the Family Court's decision to terminate parental rights, indicating the appellate court's agreement with the lower court's findings.
Reasoning: The Appellate Division, Fourth Judicial Department, unanimously affirmed the Family Court's order without costs, referencing a similar memorandum in the related case of Matter of Dakota H.
Termination of Parental Rightssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Family Court terminated the parental rights of the respondent-appellant, Danielle F., and transferred guardianship and custody of her children to the Onondaga County Department of Social Services.
Reasoning: The order, dated September 24, 2013, terminated Danielle F.'s parental rights and transferred guardianship and custody of the children to the Onondaga County Department of Social Services, the petitioner-respondent.