Tag: Parental Rights

  • Adoption by Close Friend

    Adoption by Close Friend of the Parent in the United States From In re Adoption of G., N.Y. Slip Op. 23454 (Surr. Ct. Dec. 27, 2013): “In this uncontested second-parent adoption proceeding, the court is faced with an interesting question: may two close personal friends, who together decided to adopt and have jointly participated in…