Legal Opinion
In re the Guardianship of Baby K.
New York Surrogate's Court
Decided May 11, 2001PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Eugene E. Peckham, S.
Joseph and Mary K. have petitioned under article 17 of the Surrogate’s Court Procedure Act to be appointed guardians of the unborn child of their 17-year-old daughter, Linda (a fictitious name). The baby is viable since Linda is eight months pregnant. The sole purpose for the application is so the baby will be covered under Joseph’s Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance policy.
The question presented is whether it is permissible for the maternal grandparents to be appointed guardians of the person of the unborn baby in order for him or her to be…
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