Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York, 1987

In re the the Adoption of Duane R.

In re the the Adoption of Duane R.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York · Decided November 10, 1987
134 A.D.2d 842
In re the the Adoption of Duane R.

Opinion of the Court

— Order unanimously affirmed without costs. Memorandum: In view of the adverse determination of his petition for guardianship of the person of Duane R. (see, Matter of Duane R. [appeal No. 1] 134 AD2d 842), respondent Richard J. has. no standing to contest the adoption of Duane R. by petitioner Alice R., since respondent is not a person "having lawful custody of the adoptive child” (Domestic Relations Law § 111 [1] [f]). (Appeal from order of Erie County Surrogate’s Court, Mattina, S. — adoption.) Present— Callahan, J. P., Denman, Green, Pine and Davis, JJ.

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