Legal Question in Family Law in New York

custody/adoption

a man has sole custody of his child born out of wedlock in the Dom. Republic. child now lives w/he and his wife in NY state. can the wife adopt the child? does the bio. mother have to give consent?


Asked on 5/08/07, 12:06 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Tracey Bloodsaw Law Office of Tracey A. Bloodsaw

Re: custody/adoption

In order to adopt a child, the parental rights of the biological parents must be terminated first. So yes, the mother must be made a party to the action and give her consent.

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Answered on 5/08/07, 3:21 pm
Anthony Colleluori The Law Offices of Anthony J. Colleluori & Associates PLLC

Re: custody/adoption

Can she adopt the child? Yes.

Does the biological mother have to consent? Yes again.

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Answered on 5/08/07, 9:29 pm


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