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In re Samantha L. J.

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Nov 15, 1989
Versions:155 A.D.2d 980
547 N.Y.S.2d 785
1989 N.Y. App. Div. LEXIS 14868

— Order unanimously reversed on the law without costs and matter remitted to Cattaraugus County Family Court for further proceedings, in accordance with the following memorandum: Family Court dismissed a petition for judicial approval of a surrender by the mother of an out-of-wedlock child under Social Services Law § 384 (4) on the ground that there was no consent by the father and that he was a necessary party. The father was entitled to notice of the petition for judicial approval of the mother’s surrender under Social Services Law § 384-c (2) (f) so that the issue whether his consent to adoption is necessary could be determined. There is nothing in the record which shows that the father has met the guidelines set forth in the statute (Domestic Relations Law § 111 [d]) which would support a finding that his consent is required. Because the father is a necessary party only if his consent would be required for adoption under Domestic Relations Law § 111 (Social Services Law § 384 [1] [c]), we remit for a hearing to determine that issue. (Appeal from order of Cattaraugus County Family Court, Horey, J. — permanent surrender.) Present — Dillon, P. J., Callahan, Green, Pine and Davis, JJ.

Case Details

Case Name: In re Samantha L. J.
Court Name: Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Date Published: Nov 15, 1989
Citations: 155 A.D.2d 980; 547 N.Y.S.2d 785; 1989 N.Y. App. Div. LEXIS 14868
Court Abbreviation: N.Y. App. Div.
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