In re John J.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Dan Lamont, J.

The Schoharie County Department of Social Services seeks judicial approval of surrender instruments signed by respondent, Barbara G., natural mother of John J. and Delia L. Respondent has filed an answer opposing the petitions and seeking to revoke and annul both surrender instruments and to regain custody of her children. For the reasons which follow, this court holds and determines that the applications to approve the surrender instruments should be denied, and that respondent natural mother upon her cross petitions to revoke the surrender agreements and to…