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p. 944In the Matter of Quincy K. Suffolk County Department of Social Services, Respondent; Herbie W., Appellant. (Proceeding No. 1.) In the Matter of Jade K. Suffolk County Department of Social Services, Respondent; Herbie W., Appellant. (Proceeding No. 2.) [938 NYS2d 904]
In a child protective proceeding, the petitioner has the burden
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of proving neglect by a preponderance of the evidence (see Family Ct Act § 1046 [b] [i]; Matter of Philip M., 82 NY2d 238 , 243 [1993]; Matter of Tammie Z., 66 NY2d 1 , 3 [1985]; Matter of Besthani M., 13 AD3d 452 , 452 [2004]). Here, contrary to the appellant’s contention, the Family Court’s finding of neglect based on the use of excessive corporal punishment is supported by a preponderance of the evidence (see Family Ct Act § 1012 [f] [i] [B]; § 1046 [b] [i]; Matter of Chanyae S. [Rena W.], 82 AD3d 1247 , 1247 [2011]; Matter of Isaiah S., 63 AD3d 948 , 949 [2009]; Matter of Joshua B., 28 AD3d 759 , 760-761 [2006]; Matter of Joseph O., 28 AD3d 562 , 563 [2006]).
The appellant’s remaining contentions are without merit. Skelos, J.E, Dickerson, Belen and Miller, JJ, concur.
Cases cited
- In re Philip M. 82 NY2d 238 at 243 p. 945
- In re Tammie Z. 66 NY2d 1 at 3 p. 945
- In re Besthani M. 13 AD3d 452 at 452 p. 945
- In re Chanyae S. 82 AD3d 1247 at 1247 p. 945
- In re Isaiah S. 63 AD3d 948 at 949 p. 945
- In re Joshua B. 28 AD3d 759 at 760-761 p. 945
- In re Joseph O. 28 AD3d 562 at 563 p. 945