Legal Opinion
In re the Adoption of J. O. T.
New York City Family Court
Decided August 29, 1983PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Richard D. Huttner, J.
The petitioner herein, an adult, was adopted by virtue of an order of adoption by this court dated May 27, 1983. He now seeks a further order of this court, pursuant to section 114 of the Domestic Relations Law, authorizing him to change his present surname to that of his adoptive father. This appears to be a case of first impression.
Section 114 of the Domestic Relations Law states in pertinent part: “Order of adoption. If the judge or surrogate is also satisfied that there is no reasonable objection to the change of name proposed, the order shall…
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