Subdivision 2 of section 111 of the Domestic Relations Law provides that a natural parent must give consent to the adoption of his or her child by another unless the natural parent has abandoned the child. The question in this case is whether the respondent natural father abandoned his three children to their mother, his former wife, and her second husband who has petitioned for their adoption.<...
Let's get started
Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.
- Updated daily.
- Uncompromising quality.
- Complete, Accurate, Current.
