There is no dispute that respondent's parental rights as to her older children were involuntarily terminated, and thus, petitioner satisfied its initial burden to show that reasonable efforts at reunification were not required (see Family Ct Act § 1039-b[b][6]). In opposition, respondent failed to submit any evidence showing that reasonable efforts would be in the best interests of the child, would not be contrary to the child's health and safety, and were likely...
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