Where can I find New York's adoption statutes?

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

• N.Y. Dom. Rel. Law § 110

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/DOM/110

• N.Y. Dom. Rel. Law § 111

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/DOM/111

• N.Y. Dom. Rel. Law § 112

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/DOM/112

• N.Y. Dom. Rel. Law § 117

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/DOM/117

Key provisions:

• Residency: 0 months (N.Y. Dom. Rel. Law § 110)
• Abandonment: 6 months (N.Y. Dom. Rel. Law § 111(2))
• Child consent: Age 14+ (N.Y. Dom. Rel. Law § 111)
• Home study: Waived for stepparents (N.Y. Dom. Rel. Law § 112-a)

You don't need to read these yourself — we know them inside out and prepare all your documents in compliance with New York law. But they're here if you want to review them.