MATTER OF MAVIS M.


110 Misc.2d 297 (1981)

In the Matter of Mavis M. et al., Petitioners.

Family Court, Kings County.

August 7, 1981


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

David J. Lansner for petitioners. Harold Warren for Angel Guardian Home, respondent. Carol Sherman and Elliot Weiner, Law Guardians for children. Allen G. Schwartz, Corporation Counsel (Martin Baron of counsel), for Commissioner of Social Services.


BRUCE M. KAPLAN, J.

Petitioners are seeking custody of Josephine and Joseph L. pursuant to section 651 of the Family Court Act and have moved for a right to inspect the records of the foster care agency and to visit with the children. Respondents have cross-moved to dismiss the petition alleging that petitioners lack standing to bring this proceeding.

The threshold question before the court is whether former foster parents, who voluntarily severed...

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