Legal Question in Family Law in New York

adoption of adult

Can an indiana court grant an adult adoption if the adoptee (23 resident of indiana) but the adopting parent lives in new yorK? or will the action need to take place in new york


Asked on 5/08/08, 2:28 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
jeffrey lazroe Jeffrey A. Lazroe attorney at law

Re: adoption of adult

This is a novel question> I believe that the adoption would have to take place in New York, the residence of the adopting parents.

For example, if a small child is a resident of England, and wants to be adopted by New York residences, it can only happen in New York

If you wish to retain the services of our firm please feel free to contact us. We have clients throughout New York State, and our practice does cover adoptions.

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Answered on 5/08/08, 2:37 pm
Maria Bucci-Orozco

Re: adoption of adult

Hi, the adoption case is filed where the adoptive parent resides, so in this case it would be in New York. I am an adoption attorney in New York and I am from Indiana, so I would be happy to consult with Indiana law to see what if anything needs to be done there. You can contact me at [email protected]

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Answered on 5/08/08, 3:23 pm

Re: adoption of adult

New York it is.

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Answered on 5/08/08, 9:33 pm


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