Legal Opinion
In re the Adoption of " Anonymous "
New York Surrogate's Court
Decided October 13, 1972PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Louis D. Laurino, S.
In this adoption proceeding, petitioner’s application to adopt the natural child of his wife is opposed by the natural father. Petitioner seeks to dispense with the natural father’s consent on grounds of abandonment pursuant to section 111 of the Domestic Relations Law.
The natural parents were married on April 20, 1963 and the child was born on April 8, 1964. The marriage was terminated by a Mexican divorce decree on August 29, 1966. The decree incorporated a separation agreement dated August 23, 1966. This first agreement provided for, among other things, visitation…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Matter of BistanyNew York Court of Appeals · 1924
- In re MacLeanNew York Surrogate's Court · 1919
- In re the Adoption of PadenNew York Surrogate's Court · 1943
- In re AnonymousNew York Surrogate's Court · 1958
- In re AnonymousNew York Surrogate's Court · 1958
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3Cited by4 opinions
- In re the Adoption of George G. B.New York Surrogate's Court · 1974
- In re Vanesa FNew York Surrogate's Court · 1974
- In Re Adoption of a Male ChildHawaii Supreme Court · 1975
- In re the Commissioner of Social ServicesNew York City Family Court · 1975