The petitioner herein, an adult, was adopted by virtue of an order of adoption by this court dated May 27, 1983. He now seeks a further order of this court, pursuant to section 114 of the Domestic Relations Law, authorizing him to change his present surname to that of his adoptive father. This appears to be a case of first impression.
Section 114 of the Domestic Relations Law states in pertinent part: "Order of adoption...
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