ADOPTION LAW (2) (FAM 170)

Professor TBA

This course covers the law and practice of adoption law, with a particular focus on New York State practice. Students will be introduced to the steps involved in different types of adoption proceedings, the doctrinal, strategic, practical and ethical considerations involved in those proceedings, and will be exposed to the numerous forms and documents required to complete an adoption. Issues related to non-traditional couples, adoptions from foster care, and international adoption will be explored.

Prerequisite: Family Law