Matter of M. (Anonymous), Avery; M. (Anonymous)
2026 NY Slip Op 69673(U)
June 5, 2026
Appellate Division, Second Department
Published by New York State Law Reporting Bureau pursuant to Judiciary Law § 431.
This motion is uncorrected and is not subject to publication in the Official Reports.
In the Matter of Avery M. (Anonymous).
Dutchess County Department of Community and Family Services, petitioner-responde
Felecia M. (Anonymous), respondent-appellant. (Proceeding No. 1)
In the Matter of Temperance M. (Anonymous).
Dutchess County Department of Community and Family Services, petitioner-responde
Felecia M. (Anonymous), respondent-appellant. (Proceeding No. 2)
In the Matter of Autumn M. (Anonymous).
Dutchess County Department of Community and Family Services, petitioner-responde
Felecia M. (Anonymous), respondent-appellant. (Proceeding No. 3)
In the Matter of Zara M. (Anonymous).
Dutchess County Department of Community and Family Services, petitioner-responde
Felecia M. (Anonymous), respondent-appellant. (Proceeding No. 4)
In the Matter of Ariel M. (Anonymous).
Dutchess County Department of Community and Family Services, petitioner-responde
Felecia M. (Anonymous), respondent-appellant. (Proceeding No. 5)
In the Matter of Lena M. (Anonymous).
Dutchess County Department of Community and Family Services, petitioner-responde
Felecia M. (Anonymous), respondent-appellant. (Proceeding No. 6)
Supreme Court of the State of New York, Appellate Division : Second Judicial Department
June 5, 2026
M313894, 2026-02599, NN-1537-2023, NN-1538-2023, NN-1539-2023, NN-1540-2023, NN-1541-2023, NN-436-2023, NN-437-2023, NN-438-2023, NN-439-2023, NN-440-2023, NN-3197-2023
Hector D. Lasalle, P.J.
Mark C. Dillon
Colleen D. Duffy
Betsy Barros
Francesca E. Connolly, JJ.
[*1]ORDER ON CERTIFICATION Assignment of Counsel
Appeal by Felecia M. from an order of the Family Court, Dutchess County, dated February 6, 2026. Pursuant to Family Court Act § § 1118 and 1120, and upon the certification of Anna J. Matula-Evans, Esq., dated April 16, 2026, it is
ORDERED that pursuant to Family Court Act § 1120, the following named attorney is assigned as the attorney for the children on the appeal:
Steven P. Forbes
223 Wall St., Suite 143
Huntington, NY 11743
(718) 791-8444
and it is further,
ORDERED that Anna J. Matula-Evans, Esq., is directed to turn over all papers in the proceeding to the new attorney for the children 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.