Matter of Soto v Vaughan
2026 NY Slip Op 68659(U)
May 20, 2026
Appellate Division, Second Department
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In the Matter of Lauren A. Soto, appellant,
v
Joshuah Q. Vaughan, respondent. (Proceeding No. 1) In the Matter of Joshuah Q. Vaughan, respondent,
Lauren A. Soto, appellant. (Proceeding No. 2)
Supreme Court of the State of New York, Appellate Division : Second Judicial Department
May 20, 2026
2024-01153, V-2781-2023, V-2786-2023, 2024-01458
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 Lauren A. Soto from two orders of the Family Court, Orange County, both dated January 19, 2024. Pursuant to Family Court Act § § 1118 and 1120, and upon the certification of Adam L. Paltrowitz, dated February 21, 2024, it is
ORDERED that pursuant to Family Court Act § 1120, the following named attorney is assigned as the attorney for the child on the appeals:
Jessica Bacal
61 Smith Avenue, Ste.4
Mt. Kisco, NY 10549
914-767-9290and it is further,
ORDERED that Adam L. Paltrowitz is directed to turn over all papers in the proceeding to the new attorney for the child herein assigned.
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.