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New York Adoption Laws
More Information on Adoption Laws
| Code Section | Dom. Rel. §109-117; Yes |
| Who May Be Adopted | Any person |
| Age that Child's Consent Needed | 14 years and older. |
| Who May Adopt | Adult unmarried person or adult husband and wife together unless legally separated pursuant to decree or for at least 3 yrs. prior to filing. Adult or minor husband and wife, together or separately, may adopt child either born in or out of wedlock. |
| Home Residency Required Prior to Finalization of Adoption? | 3 months; may be waived by judge |
| State Agency/Court | As defined by social services law/Family |
| Statute of Limitations to Challenge | Not specified. |
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