Opinion
July 7, 1988
Appeal from the Wayne County Family Court, Parenti, J.
Present — Callahan, J.P., Doerr, Green, Balio and Davis, JJ.
Order unanimously affirmed without costs. Memorandum: In this proceeding to terminate parental rights, the record, containing testimony and documentary evidence from three psychiatrists and a social worker, reveals clear and convincing proof that respondent is presently and for the foreseeable future unable, by reason of mental illness, to provide proper and adequate care for her children (see, Social Services Law § 384-b [c]; [3] [g]; Matter of Joyce T., 65 N.Y.2d 39, 44-46; Matter of Nereida S., 57 N.Y.2d 636, 640; Matter of Edward R., 123 A.D.2d 866, 867-868; Matter of Kevin R., 112 A.D.2d 462, lv denied 67 N.Y.2d 602). Family Court's findings are entitled to the greatest respect (see, Matter of Nathaniel T., 67 N.Y.2d 838, 842; Matter of Irene O., 38 N.Y.2d 776, 777) particularly where, as here, respondent offered no countervailing psychiatric or other evidence (see, Matter of Joyce T., supra, at 46). On this record, a separate dispositional hearing was not necessary (see, Matter of Joyce T., supra, at 46-50; Matter of Nereida S., supra; Matter of Elizabeth Q., 126 A.D.2d 905, 906-907).