IMBRIANI, J.C.C.
New Jersey parents, now in the midst of divorce proceedings, previously transferred physical custody of their five-day-old child to plaintiffs, adopting parents who have at all relevant times been residents of New York.
May this court entertain a complaint for adoption by the adopting parents since they, as well as the child, reside in New York? This court answers affirmatively.
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