Golding v. Golding

PETERSON, Chief Judge.

Ruben (“great uncle”) and Mitzi (“great aunt”) Golding appeal a final judgment granting Hobert (“grandfather”) and Evelyn Golding’s (collectively, “grandparents”) petition to adopt their minor granddaughters, Jennifer and Jessica Golding. In affirming, we address only the issues relating to the applicability of the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act (“UCCJA”) to adoption proceedings.

Appellee Hobert Golding is the children’s paternal grandfather, and appellee Evelyn Golding is his wife. Appellant Ruben Golding is the children’s paternal great uncle, and appellee Mitzi…