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Matter of S.P. (2010 NY Slip Op 50783(U))
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Decided on May 4, 2010
Sur Ct, Bronx County

1898-AD-64
S.P., pro se, petitioner
Lee L. Holzman, J.
The adoptee, who was adopted in 1964, petitions for access to records contained in a sealed adoption file that he believes will be useful to him in securing his rights as a Turkish national under the laws of the Republic of Turkey. In 2004, the petitioner obtained the identity of his biological mother from the New York State Adoption Registry. The petitioner established a close relationship with his birth mother, a citizen of Turkey, who plans to retire there. In order to facilitate frequent visits with his biological mother in Turkey, he needs documents to establish his Turkish lineage. In
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support of his application, the petitioner submits the affidavit of his biological mother who consents to the unsealing of the adoption records. He also submits certified copies of his post-adoption birth certificate, and death certificates for his adoptive parents.
Adoption records may be unsealed for good cause (see Domestic Relations Law

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