Shell v. Roundtree

OPINION

BAILEY, Judge.

Case Summary

Samuel Lee Shell (“Samuel”) appeals the trial court’s denial of his Petition for Adoption. We reverse and remand.

Issue

Samuel raises the sole issue of whether the trial court erred in denying his Petition.

Facts and Procedural History

Nikole Shell (“Nikole”) gave birth to B.R. in 2001. She and William Roundtree (“William”) executed a paternity affidavit stating that William was B.R.’s biological father. Nikole married Samuel in 2006.

Samuel petitioned for adoption of B.R. on December 13, 2006. Nikole consented. William, however, filed a Motion to Contest Adoption.

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