by admin | May 14, 2021 | Family Law, New York
1. A final judgment of adoption granted by a judicial, administrative or executive body of a jurisdiction or country other than the United States shall have the same force and effect in this state as that given to a judgment of adoption entered by a court of competent...
by admin | May 14, 2021 | Family Law, New York
1. In the course of an adoption proceeding conducted pursuant to this article the surrogate shall have jurisdiction to determine any issue of paternity arising in the course of the same proceeding and to make findings and issue an order thereon.2. Such determination...
by admin | May 14, 2021 | Family Law, New York
1.Notwithstanding any inconsistent provisions of this or any other law, and in addition to the notice requirements of any law pertaining to persons other than those specified in subdivision two of this section, notice as provided herein shall be given to the persons...
by admin | May 14, 2021 | Family Law, New York
1. Subject to the limitations hereinafter set forth consent to adoption shall be required as follows: (a) Of the adoptive child, if over fourteen years of age, unless the judge or surrogate in his discretion dispenses with such consent;(b) Of the parents or surviving...
by admin | May 14, 2021 | Family Law, New York
An adult unmarried person, an adult married couple together, or any two unmarried adult intimate partners together may adopt another person. An adult married person who is living separate and apart from his or her spouse pursuant to a decree or judgment of separation...
by admin | May 14, 2021 | Family Law, New York
When used in this article, unless the context or subject matter manifestly requires a different interpretation:1. “Adoptive parent” or “adoptor” shall mean a person adopting and “adoptive child” or “adoptee” shall mean a...
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