In re Robert O.

This matter comes before this Court as the culmination of two previous court actions involving Robert O...., a child about 2 years of age. The mother of Robert originally filed a bastardy action against one Robert H----, which action was dismissed by the mother and her counsel after reaching an agreement with the alleged father of the child. The agreement provided that the alleged father would pay the mother $4,500.00 and that the mother would place the child, Robert O____, for adoption.

Accordingly, the mother filed an application with the Probate Court of Cuyahoga County, pursuant to Section…