Legal Opinion
In re Juan P. H. C.
New York Surrogate's Court
Decided November 18, 1985PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Bertram R. Gelfand, J.
Petitioner has presented an application pursuant to Domestic Relations Law § 115-a to obtain a certificate of preadoption to facilitate the admission to this country for the purpose of adoption of an infant born in El Salvador on or about February 10, 1985. Such certificate is necessary in order to satisfy the requirements of Federal immigration law.
The basic issue presented by the application is whether the apparently well-motivated desire of petitioner to adopt this child, and the benefit which such adoption will likely confer on the child, can…
2Cases cited9 opinions
- In re Sarah K.New York Court of Appeals · 1985
- In re the Adoption of E. W. C.New York Surrogate's Court · 1976
- Barry E. v. IngrahamNew York Court of Appeals · 1977
- In re Grand Jury SubpoenasAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1977
- In re AnonymousNew York City Family Court · 1965
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3Cited by3 opinions
- In re Preadoption Certificate Concerning the Child CarballoNew York Family Court · 1987
- In re Jon K.New York City Family Court · 1988
- In re Male Infant A.New York City Family Court · 1991