Ordered that the order is affirmed insofar as appealed from, without costs or disbursements.
The petitioners filed a petition to adopt the subject child, Adrianna. They alleged that Adrianna had been residing with them and that the consent of Adrianna's mother to the adoption was not required because the mother had abandoned Adrianna.
Under Domestic Relations Law § 111 (2) (a), consent to adoption is not required of a parent who evinces an intent to forgo...
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.
