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THE EVIDENCE DID NOT SUPPORT THE FINDING OF NEGLECT ON MOTHER’S PART (THIRD DEPT).

The Third Department, reversing Family Court, determined the evidence did not support a finding of neglect on the part of mother (respondent). Although mother’s husband (Bradley CC.) had been violent on two occasions, the children did not witness the incidents:

Respondent’s handling of the domestic abuse and Bradley CC.’s alcohol and substance misuse gave petitioner reasonable cause for concern. Indeed, the evidence established that respondent — a recovering heroin addict — was aware that Bradley CC. had a substance and alcohol abuse problem but failed to acknowledge — or minimized — the impact that such problem was having or could have on her and the children. Respondent admitted to coping with the circumstances by habitually using marihuana, but was resistant to treatment and mental health counseling and failed to recognize the problematic nature of her chosen coping mechanism, particularly given her history of addiction. Despite the concern that respondent was not dealing with the circumstances in a healthy manner, there was no evidence that she used marihuana in the presence of the children or that her usage had ever rendered her unable to care for the children … . While engaged with preventative services with petitioner, respondent seemingly understood the potential impact that Bradley CC.’s drinking could have on the children and agreed to a safety plan stating that he was not to be left alone to care for the children. … * * *

Respondent’s failings … do not rise to such a level to support the conclusion that her actions and inactions actually impaired the children’s physical, mental or emotional conditions or placed the children at imminent risk of such impairment … . Matter of Lexie CC. (Liane CC.), 2021 NY Slip Op 00342, Third Dept 1-21-21

 

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