New York Extra Judicial Consent (Birth Or Legal Parent Private Placement Step Parent) is a legal process whereby a court order is obtained to place a child into the home of a stepparent without the need for an adoption proceeding. This process, which is allowed in most states, is a way for a stepparent to become a legal parent to a child without going through the lengthy and expensive legal adoption process. In the state of New York, the process is referred to as “Extra Judicial Consent” and involves three types of private placement: Birth Parent Private Placement, Legal Parent Private Placement, and Step Parent Private Placement. In a Birth Parent Private Placement, a court order is obtained to place a child with a stepparent that is related to the birth parent of the child, either through marriage or adoption. This process is often used when the birth parent of a child is no longer able to provide care for the child and the stepparent are willing to serve in the role of parent. In a Legal Parent Private Placement, a court order is obtained to place a child with a stepparent that is the legal parent of the child. This process is often used when the birth parent of a child is no longer able to provide care for the child and the stepparent are willing to serve in the role of parent. Finally, in a Step Parent Private Placement, a court order is obtained to place a child with a stepparent that is not related to either the birth parent or legal parent of the child. This process is often used when the birth parent of a child is no longer able to provide care for the child and the stepparent are willing to serve in the role of parent. The process of obtaining an Extra Judicial Consent Order in the state of New York is complicated and requires the assistance of a qualified attorney. The process involves filing a petition in court, providing evidence of the relationship between the stepparent and the child, and obtaining the consent of the birth parent and/or legal parent of the child. Additionally, an investigation of the stepparent's home and background must be conducted by the court before the order is granted.