New York Domestic Relations Law Title 2 - ADOPTION FROM AN AUTHORIZED AGENCY

• 112 - General Provisions Relating to Adoption From Authorized Agencies.
  In an adoption from an authorized agency the following requirements shall be observed: 1. The adoptive parents or parent and the adoptive child must appear...
• 112-a - Expedited Calendaring of Adoption Proceedings.
  1. The adoption proceeding shall be deemed filed upon receipt by the clerk of the court of all the documents required in subdivisions two, two-a,...
• 112-b - Post-Adoption Contact Agreements; Judicial Approval; Enforcement.
  1. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the parties to a proceeding under this chapter from entering into an agreement regarding communication...
• 113 - Special Provisions Relating to Adoption From Authorized Agencies.
  1. An authorized agency may consent to the adoption of a minor whose custody and guardianship has been transferred to such agency. An authorized agency...
• 113-a - Effect of Death of Potential Adoptive Parent.
  Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, when a petition for adoption by two persons has been duly filed, and one of the...
• 114 - Order of Adoption.
  1. If satisfied that the best interests of the adoptive child will be promoted thereby the judge or surrogate shall make an order approving the...

Last modified: February 3, 2019