Broughton v. Fowler

This case arises from the petition of Edward and Betty Broughton (petitioners) for the adoption of Jennie Lynn Richards. After extensive hearings the trial court found the natural mother, Terry Fowler (respondent) an unfit parent under the Adoption Act (see Ill. Rev. Stat. 1979, ch. 40, par. 1501(D)), and terminated her parental rights (see Ill. Rev. Stat. 1979, ch. 40, par. 1507(B) (j)). Respondent appeals.

Jennie Lynn Richards was born on January 16, 1975. Danny Broughton is the undisputed natural father, although respondent’s husband at the time, Russell Richards, is the putative father.…