Matter of M. (Anonymous) v S. (Anonymous)
2026 NY Slip Op 66284(U)
April 15, 2026
Appellate Division, Second Department
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In the Matter of Maria M. (Anonymous), etc., respondent,
v
William S. (Anonymous), appellant.
Supreme Court of the State of New York, Appellate Division : Second Judicial Department
April 15, 2026
2025-10943, O-24364-2023, 2025-10947
Hector D. Lasalle, P.J.
Mark C. Dillon
Colleen D. Duffy
Betsy Barros
Francesca E. Connolly, JJ.
[*1]ORDER ON CERTIFICATION Assignment of Counsel
Appeals by William S. from two orders of the Family Court, Kings County, both dated August 12, 2025. Pursuant to Family Court Act § § 1118 and 1120, and upon the certification of William C. Hoffman, dated April 7, 2026, it is
ORDERED that the respondent is granted waiver of costs, fees, and expenses on the appeal, and the following named attorney is assigned as counsel to respond to the appeals:
David Laniado
411 Westminster Rd. #2
Cedarhurst, N.Y. 11516
516-599-8999
and it is further,
ORDERED that assigned counsel shall promptly attempt to contact the respondent at the address provided by the Court, and shall notify the Case Manager assigned to the appeals on or before May 6, 2026, in writing, that he has done so and that either
(1) the respondent is interested in responding to the appeals, or
(2) the respondent is not interested in responding to the appeals, or that he has been unable to contact the respondent, and wishes to be relieved of the assignment.
LASALLE, P.J., DILLON, DUFFY, BARROS and CONNOLLY, JJ., concur.
ENTER:
Darrell M. Joseph
Clerk of the Court
The Case Manager assigned to this case is Ms. Landaverde. Please contact her at [email protected] or 718-722-6487 with any questions.