Appellate Division, Second Department · October 7, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 05790
Matter of Alexander M.R. (Manuel D. J. R.)
Read the official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05790
Holding The court affirmed the findings of sexual abuse and neglect but reversed the provision conditioning the father’s parental access on the child’s consent. The appellate court held that the Family Court improperly delegated its authority to determine parental access to the child.
The court’s words
a court may not delegate its authority to determine parental access to either a parent or a child
2026 NY Slip Op 05790, at the official text
the Family Court improperly delegated its authority to determine the father's parental access with Alexander and Maximillian to Alexander
2026 NY Slip Op 05790, at the official text
Alexander's testimony as to multiple instances of sexual abuse by the father and one incident in which the father ran after the subject children with a gun was sufficient to support a finding of abuse and neglect
2026 NY Slip Op 05790, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, Second Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | October 7, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 05790 |
| Area of law | Family Law |
| Week | Week ending October 10, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05790 |
| 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 | 1013 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, Matter of Alexander M.R. (Manuel D. J. R.), 2026 NY Slip Op 05790 (Appellate Division, Second Department, October 7, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-05790/
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