Legal Opinion
In re Evan
New York Surrogate's Court
Decided January 30, 1992PublishedCited by 24 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Eve Preminger, S.
The petitioners in this adoption proceeding are two women: *845Valerie C., the biological mother of a six-year-old boy, and her life partner, Diane F. They have raised the boy together since his birth and now seek legal recognition of their mutual status as parents. This appears to be the first such application in New York.
Because of the significant issues of first impression and the importance to the infant, the court appointed Professor Sylvia Law, distinguished Professor of Family Law and Social Policy at New York University Law School, as guardian ad litem…
2Cases cited13 opinions
- Alison D. v. Virginia M.New York Court of Appeals · 1991
- People Ex Rel. Sibley v. SheppardNew York Court of Appeals · 1981
- Sporleder v. HermesWisconsin Supreme Court · 1991
- Resnick v. ZoldanAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1987
- Guinan v. GuinanAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1984
8 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.
3Cited by24 opinions
- Matter of JacobNew York Court of Appeals · 1995
- In Interest of Angel Lace M.Wisconsin Supreme Court · 1994
- Adoptions of B.L.V.B.Supreme Court of Vermont · 1993
- Adoption of TammyMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1993
- In re the Adoption of L.O.F.Supreme Court of The Virgin Islands · 2015
19 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.