In an adoption proceeding, the mother appeals from an order of the Family Court, Dutchess County (Jeffrey C. Martin, J.), dated January 13, 2022. The order, after a hearing, determined that the mother's consent to the adoption of the subject child was not required.
Ordered that on the Court's own motion, the notice of appeal is deemed to be an application for leave to appeal, and leave to appeal is granted (see Family Ct Act § 1112[a]); and it is further...
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