Barry E. v. Ingraham

Petitioners, a married couple domiciled in this State, adopted a New York-born female infant pursuant to an order of the Second Civil Court of Bravos District, State of Chihuahua, Republic of Mexico, on or about March 12, 1974. The natural mother, who consented to the adoption, is also a domiciliary of this State. She gave birth to the child on November 22, 1973 in Syosset, New York. The natural father is unknown. Both the adoptive parents and the natural mother personally appeared before the Mexican court by special attorneys and submitted themselves to its jurisdiction and competence.…