Second Department affirms neglect finding based on excessive corporal punishment leaving marks on child’s face, holding single incident sufficient and deferring to Family Court credibility determinations.
Second Department affirms dismissal of child protective petition where child’s testimony contained central inconsistencies rendering it incredible as a matter of law.
Second Department affirms contempt finding and over $200,000 in child support arrears against husband who willfully defaulted on pendente lite support order during divorce proceeding.