Legal Opinion
In re Baby Boy O. G.
New York Surrogate's Court
Decided November 16, 1989PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
C. Raymond Radican, J.
In this adoption proceeding, the issue has arisen as to whether or not the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (Social Services Law § 374-a [1]; Compact) is applicable to the circumstances of this proceeding.
The adoptive parents are residents of Massachusetts. The *747adoptive child was born in Nassau County to a Nassau County resident. Temporary letters of guardianship issued to the adoptive parents from this court.
Social Services Law § 374-a (1), article VIII (a) exempts from compliance with the Compact the transfer of a child from its…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- In re the Adoption of Baby E.New York City Family Court · 1980
- In re the Adoption of Baby Boy M. G.New York Surrogate's Court · 1987
3Cited by2 opinions
- State of Florida, Department of Health & Rehabilitative Services Ex Rel. State, Department of Human Services v. ThorntonWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1990
- In re the Adoption of JarrettAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1997