Legal Opinion
In re the Adoption of Jason K.
New York City Family Court
Decided September 30, 2013Published
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
John M. Hunt, J.
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Wallace C., a naturalized citizen of the United States, has filed a petition in accordance with Domestic Relations Law § 115, seeking approval of his proposed adoption of his great-nephew, Jason K., who was born in Seoul, South Korea to his niece and her husband on October 7, 1997.
The following facts appear to be uncontroverted. Jason K. is the 15-year-old son of C.J.W (age 38) and E.H.K. (age 43), both of whom are citizens and residents of the Republic of Korea. It appears that Jason’s parents have been divorced and they live separately in Korea. On…
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