Legal Question in Family Law in New York

want to become legal parents of 30 year old

My husband's son was adopted by his ex-wife's sister and her husband years ago. They divorced & he was returned to his mother. He now lives with his wife and children near us & we would like to make him legally our son. He is my husband's biological son and my stepson. Is this possible,and if so, do we need anyone's consent besides his; what do we do next?


Asked on 6/28/01, 12:51 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Garry Hanlon

Re: want to become legal parents of 30 year old

If he is over 18, he is the only one

who needs to consent in addition to you as

the new adoptive parents

Do expect raised eyebrows from the Court

because this is unusual but dooable

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Answered on 7/03/01, 9:52 pm


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