Appellate Division, Third Department · September 10, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 05245
Matter of Ameenah H. (Zenobia H.)
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Holding The appeal is dismissed as moot because a subsequent permanency order continued the children’s placement in foster care and the reunification goal. The court determined that the mootness exception was not applicable under the circumstances of this case.
The court’s words
we agree with the parties that the instant matter is moot
2026 NY Slip Op 05245, at the official text
we do not find that the mootness exception is applicable under the circumstances of this case
2026 NY Slip Op 05245, at the official text
we need not address counsel's application to be relieved of her assignment
2026 NY Slip Op 05245, at the official text
the appeal is dismissed, as moot, without costs
2026 NY Slip Op 05245, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, Third Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | September 10, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 05245 |
| Area of law | Family Law |
| Week | Week ending September 12, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05245 |
| Publication status | Slip opinions are uncorrected and subject to revision before publication in the Official Reports. |
| Source feed | New York slip opinion page |
| Law Watch record id | 300 |
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