MATTER OF ROBERT P.


117 Misc.2d 279 (1983)

In the Matter of Robert P.

Family Court, New York County.

January 14, 1983


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Michael J. Lavery for prospective adoptive parent and adoptee.


LEAH MARKS, J.

This is an application by one adult male for the adoption of another adult male. At a hearing on October 13, 1982, the parties presented many reasons for the adoption in addition to maintaining that an adoption of an adult by another adult is permissible so long as the purpose is neither insincere nor fraudulent. A probation investigation concerning the adoption was completed on November 9, 1982, and was favorable to the parties who are...

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