In re the Adoption of Anonymous

Pierson R. Hildreth, S.

This is an adoption proceeding. The caption has been changed to protect the child. A hearing has been held upon issues which concern (1) the validity of a consent of the natural mother as contained in an agreement of adoption which she signed, (2) the validity of a withdrawal and revocation of such consent, and (3) whether the mother abandoned her child so that her consent would not be required. The issues arose when the mother appeared before the court for examina*855tion and confirmation of her apparent consent as required by section 115 of the Domestic Relations Law.…