Opinion Excerpt

Matter of Carmela II. v Juan II. 2026 NY Slip Op 05451 September 24, 2026 Appellate Division, Third Department Published by New York State Law Reporting Bureau pursuant to Judiciary Law § 431. This decision is uncorrected and subject to revision before publication in the Official Reports. In the Matter of Carmela II., Respondent, v Juan II. et al., Appellants. Decided and Entered:September 24, 2026 CV-26-0400 Calendar Date: August 20, 2026 Before: Clark, J.P., Pritzker, Ceresia, Mackey And Corcoran