In re Adoption of C.W.S.

SOKOLOVE, J.,

This case is before the court on issues arising out of my orders reducing adoption fees and costs as unreasonable and against the law.

The history of this otherwise unremarkable adoption is extensive. A hearing on the adoption was held on November 5,1993, at the conclusion of which I ordered a further hearing requiring the attendance of Marina Kats, Esquire, who served as intermediary. My particular concerns were her identification of the adoptee and her explanation of fees and costs totaling $20,000.

A further hearing was held on November 10, 1993 at which Ms. Kats was present and…