Appellate Division, Second Department · October 14, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 05959
Matter of Sincere S. (Kelsey L.R.)
Read the official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05959
Holding The Appellate Division affirmed the Family Court’s denial of the mother’s motion to vacate a finding of neglect. The court determined that the mother failed to establish good cause and did not demonstrate that vacating the finding would serve the child’s best interests.
The court’s words
Pursuant to Family Court Act § 1061, the Family Court may set aside, modify, or vacate any order issued in the course of a child protective proceeding for good cause shown
2026 NY Slip Op 05959, at the official text
the record supports the Family Court's determination that the mother failed to establish good cause to vacate the finding of neglect against her
2026 NY Slip Op 05959, at the official text
the modified order must reflect a resolution consistent with the best interests of the child after consideration of all relevant facts and circumstances
2026 NY Slip Op 05959, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, Second Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | October 14, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 05959 |
| Area of law | Family Law |
| Week | Week ending October 17, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05959 |
| 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 | 1196 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, Matter of Sincere S. (Kelsey L.R.), 2026 NY Slip Op 05959 (Appellate Division, Second Department, October 14, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-05959/
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