Evidence revealed that the child's biological mother had permanently neglected her, and that placement for adoption was in the child's best interests. Adoption requires the consent of some fathers (Domestic Relations Law § 111 [1] [d]), whereas others are entitled simply to notice of such a proceeding (§ 111 [3] [b]). Respondent's counsel agreed with the court's suggestion that he participate in the dispositional hearing on the issue of best interests, but that...
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