Your question, explained
Not always. Under DRL §111, consent can be dispensed with if the parent has abandoned the child (failed to visit or communicate for 6+ months), failed to support when able, or otherwise forfeited parental rights.
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Stepparent adoption in New York at a glance
- Court
- Family Court or Surrogate's Court
- Residency before filing
- No minimum period
- Typical timeline
- 3-6 months
- Court filing fee
- $200-$500
- Child must consent at age
- 14
- Home study
- May be required
- New York families we've helped
- 1,119
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