In re the Adoption of T. W. C.
In re the Adoption of T. W. C.
Opinion of the Court
We are asked to consider the validity of an irrevocable consent to adopt which was executed by a natural mother at a time when she was four months shy of her 21st birthday. The appellant seeks to revoke her consent on the grounds of duress and infancy.
On October 31, 1973 the appellant appeared before a Judge of the Surrogate’s Court and executed an irrevocable consent pursuant to section 115-b of the Domestic Relations Law. Five months later the appellant apparently suffered misgivings and
We see no reason to disturb that determination. The consent was effectuated in the manner required by statute and the statute makes no provision for the defense of infancy. Therefore the consent was valid and irrevocable and the order of the Appellate Division should be affirmed, without costs.
Chief Judge Breitel and Judges Jasen, Gabrielli, Jones, Wachtler, Fuchsberg and Cooke concur in Per Curiam opinion.
Order affirmed.
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