MTR CHRISTINA L v. JAMES H


115 Misc.2d 248 (1982)

In the Matter of Christina L., Petitioner, v. James H. et al., Respondents. In the Matter of Male Infant L.

Family Court, New York County.

August 20, 1982


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Finger, Goldberg & Asen, P. C. (Jack G. Goldberg of counsel), for petitioner. Michelman & Michelman (Stanley B. Michelman of counsel), for respondents.


NANETTE DEMBITZ, J.

In this consolidated habeas corpus and adoption proceeding, a biological mother petitions to secure the custody of her infant, whom she released at birth to preadoptive parents; they seek to retain his custody and also adopt him. The adoption petition must be denied for failure to meet the statutory requirements for an adoption. Further, this court must under the constraint of appellate precedents grant custody to the mother, because...

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