Ordered that the order is affirmed insofar as appealed from, without costs or disbursements.
The Family Court properly determined, after a consolidated hearing on the adoption and visitation petitions, that the father's consent to the adoption of the child by the petitioner, her maternal grandmother, was not required. Consent to adoption is not required of a parent who demonstrates an intent to forgo parental rights "as manifested by his or her failure for a period...
Let's get started
Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.
- Updated daily.
- Uncompromising quality.
- Complete, Accurate, Current.