An adoptive mother who surrendered her adopted child is liable for child support even though a biological parent in the same circumstances would not bear that responsibility, a New York appellate court has ruled. Under the decision, Dawn Ward is responsible for child support until the special needs child is re-adopted. The court acknowledged that its decision could be construed as a disincentive for people to adopt children, especially handicapped children, but said the result was statutorily dictated.
May 10, 2006 at 12:00 AM
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An adoptive mother who surrendered her adopted child is liable for child support even though a biological parent in the same circumstances would not bear that responsibility, New York’s Appellate Division, 3rd Department, held last week.
The court acknowledged that its decision could be construed as a disincentive for people to adopt children, especially handicapped children, but said the result was statutorily dictated.
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