Case Name: In the Matter of R. & M. Children. Ingram M., Appellant
Court: New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 1996-06-10
Citations: 228 A.D.2d 509
Docket Number: 
Parties: In the Matter of R. & M. Children. Ingram M., Appellant.
Judges: 
Reporter: Appellate Division Reports
Volume: 228
Pages: 509–509

Head Matter:
In the Matter of R. & M. Children. Ingram M., Appellant.
[643 NYS2d 1012]

Opinion:
Contrary to the appellant's contention, the adjournments of the fact-finding hearing and the delays occasioned therein do not warrant dismissal of the petition and annulment of the fact-finding order. While we are mindful that unreasonable delays in Family Court proceedings should be avoided and adjournments granted in the course of such a proceeding should be for as short a time as is practicable (see, Family Ct Act § 1049; Matter of Dutchess County Dept. of Social Servs. [Cody M.—Mark M.], 196 AD2d 196), we decline to grant the appellant the relief requested, especially since he contributed, in part, to these delays. Balletta, J. P., Rosenblatt, Thompson and Copertino, JJ., concur.