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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)
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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
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