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What is the abandonment period in New York?

1 min readHelping families since 2001New York
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Under §111(2), a parent who fails to visit or communicate with the child for at least six months may have their consent requirement waived.

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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