McCarthy, J.
Petitioner, an adult adoptee, petitioned Family Court for access to her sealed adoption records on the ground of medical need. The application was denied, prompting this appeal. We affirm.
Domestic Relations Law § 114 (2) provides, as relevant here, that "[n]o order for disclosure or access and inspection [of sealed adoption records] shall be granted except on good cause shown." Under the statutory scheme, "[c]ertification from a physician...
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