In re Adoption (And

The father of Kadim (born in 2014) and Julia (born in 2016) appeals from Juvenile Court decrees terminating his parental rights to both children and leaving visitation in the discretion of the adoptive parents, the children's maternal grandparents. We affirm.

Discussion. "In determining whether to dispense with parental consent to adoption, a judge must 'evaluate whether the [parent is] able to assume the duties and responsibilities required of a parent and whether dispensing with the need for parental consent will be in the best interests of the children.' " Adoption of Nancy, 443 Mass. 512,…