Are there any special requirements for adoption in New York?

Yes, New York has some specific requirements to be aware of:

1. Can file in Family Court OR Surrogate's Court

2. 6-month abandonment period (shorter than many states)

3. No specific residency duration required

4. All 62 counties served including NYC boroughs

Standard requirements also apply:

• 0 months New York residency (N.Y. Dom. Rel. Law § 110)
• Background check for the adopting stepparent
• Child consent if age 14+ (N.Y. Dom. Rel. Law § 111)
• Home study waived for stepparents (N.Y. Dom. Rel. Law § 112-a)

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