The court correctly determined that respondent was a person legally responsible for the care of his non-biological children Deandre C. and Danny C. within the meaning of Family Ct Act § 1012 (g), as he was the "functional equivalent of a father," living with them sporadically for over five years, cooking for them, watching them after school, helping with their homework, and, after he moved out of the family home, regularly visiting and staying overnight (see Matter...
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