WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has ruled for same-sex couples who complained an Arkansas birth certificate law discriminated against them. The justices on Monday issued an unsigned opinion reversing an Arkansas high court ruling that upheld the law. Under ...

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ALBANY — New York’s highest court expanded the definition of parenthood Tuesday by ruling that former same-sex couples may seek visitation and custody of children even when they aren’t the biological or adoptive parent. The Court of Appeals decision resolves ...

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Appellate Division, Fourth Department – Parental Rights – Termination – Diligent Efforts   Matter of Sapphire A.J. CAF 13-00472 Appealed from Family Court, Monroe County   Background: The respondent mother appeals from an order that terminated her parental rights with respect ...

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Appellate Division, Fourth Department Parental Rights Abandonment — Contact with Child Matter of Melerina M. CAF 13-00736 Appealed from Family Court, Jefferson County Background: The respondent father appealed from an order terminating his parental rights on the ground of abandonment. ...

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Appellate Division, Fourth Department Parental Rights Providing for Child’s Future Matter of Makayla S. CAF 12-01884 Appealed from Family Court, Steuben County Background: The respondent father appealed from an order that terminated his parental rights and ordered that his child ...

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Appellate Division, Fourth Department Parental Rights Termination — Psychological Evaluation — Parenting Classes Matter of Alex C. Jr. CAF 13-00010 Appealed from Family Court, Cattaraugus County Background: The respondent father appealed from an order terminating his parental rights on the ...

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Appellate Division, Fourth Department Parental Rights Children’s Testimony — Cross-Corroboration Matter of Hannah L. CAF 12-01012 Appealed from Family Court, Erie County Background: The parents appealed from an order adjudicating that their seven children were neglected by them. The parents ...

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Appellate Division, Fourth Department Parental Rights Permanent Neglect — Parental Motivation and Involvement Matter of Kelsey CAF 12-01659 Appealed from Family Court, Jefferson County Background: The respondent parents appealed from an order terminating their parental rights on the ground of ...

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Appellate Division, Fourth Department Parental Rights Termination Matter of Tiosha J. CAF 11-00118 Appealed from Family Court, Erie County Background: The respondent father appealed from an order that terminated his parental rights on the ground of permanent neglect. The father ...

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Appellate Division, Fourth Department Parental Rights Expert Testimony — Mental Illness In the Matter of Darius B. CAF 10-01733 Appealed from Family Court, Erie County Background: The respondent mother appealed from an order terminating her parental rights on the grounds ...

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Appellate Division, Fourth Department Parental Rights Mental Illness In the Matter of Royfik B. CAF 10-01972 Appealed from Family Court, Wayne County Background: The respondent mother appealed from an order terminating her parent rights based on her mental illness. Specifically, ...

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Appellate Division, Fourth Department Parental Rights Due Diligence In the Matter of Colinia D. CAF 10-00755 Appealed from Family Court, Erie County Background: The attorney for the child appealed a decision by family court to dismiss the petitions of the ...

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