In re the Adoption of " Rivers "

Petitioners are the father and stepmother, respectively, of the two children, the proceedings for the adoption of which by petitioners is before us. The children are twelve and nine years of age, and are the issue of the petitioner parent and respondent. Notice of the proposed adoption was given as contemplated by section 111 of the Domestic Belations Law and the answer filed by respondent raises the issues here considered.

The parents were divorced in this State by decree of the Supreme Court which became final on June 20, 1946, petitioner parent being plaintiff in the action. There was no…