What are New York's adoption laws?

New York adoption is governed by New York Domestic Relations Law Article 7. Here are the key provisions:

Residency: 0 months (N.Y. Dom. Rel. Law § 110)

Court: Family Court or Surrogate's Court

Child Consent: Age 14+ (N.Y. Dom. Rel. Law § 111)

Abandonment: 6 months no contact (N.Y. Dom. Rel. Law § 111(2))

Termination: Can be included in adoption proceeding

Home Study: Typically waived for stepparents (N.Y. Dom. Rel. Law § 112-a)

Timeline: Minor: 3-6 months | Adult: 2-4 weeks

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