In this adoption proceeding brought by the natural mother's present husband, the natural father was cited to show cause why his consent should not be dispensed with on the grounds of abandonment of the infant. By notice of motion, the petitioners seek to amend the petition to add the additional ground that the respondent's consent should not be required by reason of mental illness (Domestic Relations Law, § 111, subd 2, par...
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