Adams v. Adams

Petitioners, Harold and Cynthia Adams, sought to adopt two minor children, Bridgett Lynn Adams and Tiffany Ann Adams. Defendants, Jimmy Lowery, the natural father of Bridgett Lynn Adams, and Gale Quick, the natural father of Tiffany Ann Adams, were served by publication but did not appear or otherwise defend. After a hearing the trial court found “by clear and convincing evidence” that the defendant Katherine Atchley, the natural mother of both children, was unfit for failure to maintain a reasonable degree of interest, concern or responsibility as to the welfare of the children (Ill. Rev.…