GRANDPARENTS MAY, UNDER SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES, SEEK TO VOID ADOPTION ORDERS WHERE THEY WERE OBTAINED BY FRAUD

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GRANDPARENTS MAY, UNDER SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES, SEEK TO
VOID ADOPTION ORDERS WHERE THEY WERE OBTAINED BY FRAUD

As a rule, courts won’t reverse an order of adoption.  Yet, there are certain
circumstances when they will consider it.  In the Matter of Kevin G. (Anonymous)
227 A.D.2d 622, 643 N.Y.S.2d 590 (1996).  Courts will consider reversal when
there is evidence of fraud, newly discovered evidence, or other sufficient causes.”
Dometic Relations Law Sections 112-3. (Adoption from an Authorized Agency;
Order of Adoption.); Matter of Adoption of Baby Girl S., 141 Misc.2d 905, 535
N.Y.S.2d 676, (1988). However, because permanency and stability are favored, it
is necessary to assert this right as soon as possible.