New York Court of Appeals
In the Matter of Marino S., Jr., and Others, Infants. Raquel T., Appellants; Angel Guardian Children and…
July 2, 2003100 N.Y.2d 361
Summary
The New York Court of Appeals affirmed the termination of parental rights of Raquel T. and Marino S., holding that the Adoption and Safe Families Act (ASFA) applies retroactively, that diligent reunification efforts are not required where severe abuse and a felony sex offense occurred, and that derivative findings of severe abuse for siblings are permissible under the Social Services Law.