Appellate Division, First Department · October 6, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 05716
Matter of B.C. v M.C.
Read the official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05716
Holding The appeal was dismissed as moot because the order of protection expired by its own terms and the appellant failed to identify any permanent stigma. Additionally, the appellant was precluded from challenging the underlying allegations because the initial order was entered on default.
The court’s words
The appeal is moot because the order of protection expired by its own terms in July 2026
2026 NY Slip Op 05716, at the official text
he is precluded from challenging the allegations in the family offense petition underlying that order
2026 NY Slip Op 05716, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, First Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | October 6, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 05716 |
| Area of law | Family Law |
| Week | Week ending October 10, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05716 |
| 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 | 938 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, Matter of B.C. v M.C., 2026 NY Slip Op 05716 (Appellate Division, First Department, October 6, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-05716/
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