Majority
p. 586[931 NYS2d 495]
In the Matter of Roxanne R., Appellant, v Luis A.F., Respondent, and Administration for Children’s Services, Respondent.
Family Court properly determined that freeing the child for
p. 587
adoption by her foster parents was in her best interests (see Matter of Guinta v Doxtator, 20 AD3d 47 , 53-55 [2005]). The standard for custody as between nonparents does not afford appellant a preference (Matter of Vanisha J. [Patricia J.], 87 AD3d 696 [2011]; Matter of Jennifer A., 225 AD2d 204 , 206 [1996], lv denied 91 NY2d 809 [1998]). Nevertheless, we note that appellant is free to seek visitation (see Matter of Shelia B. v Shirelle Jasmine B., 67 AD3d 610 [2009]). Concur — Tom, J.E, Saxe, Moskowitz, DeGrasse and Abdus-Salaam, JJ.
Cases cited
- Guinta v. Doxtator 20 AD3d 47 at 53-55 p. 587
- In re Vanisha J. 87 AD3d 696 p. 587
- In re Jennifer A. 225 AD2d 204 at 206 p. 587