In Re Gregory

This petition for adoption of a minor child without consent of the natural father, hereinafter referred to as the respondent, was brought by the natural mother of the child and her husband, hereinafter referred to as the petitioners. After a hearing by a Family Court justice the petition was denied and from that denial the petitioners now prosecute an appeal to this court.

The record indicates that the mother and respondent were married on December 6, 1969, and of the marriage, Gregory, the child sought to be adopted, was born. The parents were divorced by decree of the Family Court on…