Jones v. Bailey

CRAMER, Justice.

This is an adoption proceeding. On January 11, 1955, Ted Bailey, appellee, filed his i petition to adopt a child, eight years and nine months of age, the son of petitioner’s wife by a former marriage. The petition was grounded on the allegation that the father of the boy had abandoned,. deserted, and made no contribution to the support of the child for a period of more than two years frpm November 21, 1951, to date, and other material allegations to such adoption. The mother filed her consent, and the natural father filed an answer contesting the application.

The Chief Juvenile…