In re H. C. S.

Carley, Judge.

Although it arises in a complex factual and procedural context, the issue presented for resolution in the instant interlocutory appeal may be simply stated. That issue is whether the Superior Court of DeKalb County has jurisdiction to consider appellees’ “Petition For Termination of Parental Rights.”

Appellees, who apparently wish to adopt the illegitimate child of appellant-father, secured the surrender of the parental rights of the mother. Appellant, who is a resident of North Carolina, was apprised of the decision of the mother and was requested to execute a surrender of his…