Appellate Division, Second Department · October 21, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 06121
Matter of Mia A.P. (Dennis L.)
Read the official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 06121
Holding The Appellate Division affirmed the Family Court’s finding of neglect and its denial of the mother’s motions to dismiss and vacate the finding. The court determined that the mother failed to establish good cause to vacate the neglect finding due to the serious nature of the conduct and her lack of insight into the harm caused to the child.
The court’s words
the mother failed to establish good cause to vacate the finding of neglect given the serious nature of the conduct and the mother's lack of insight into the seriousness of the harm to the child
2026 NY Slip Op 06121, at the official text
the record does not establish that the circumstances would not warrant further judicial proceedings
2026 NY Slip Op 06121, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, Second Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | October 21, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 06121 |
| Area of law | Family Law |
| Week | Week ending October 24, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 06121 |
| 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 | 1386 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, Matter of Mia A.P. (Dennis L.), 2026 NY Slip Op 06121 (Appellate Division, Second Department, October 21, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-06121/
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