S.S.S. v. C.V.S.

M.T.S-V. (“Mother”) and L.W.V. (“Stepfather”) filed a petition for the adoption of S.S.S. (“Child”) and termination of the parental rights of C.V.S. (“Father”). The circuit court concluded Father’s consent to the adoption was not required pursuant to § 453.040(7), RSMo 2000 1 because Father willfully abandoned Child and willfully, substantially, and continuously neglected to provide Child with necessary care and protection. The circuit court terminated Father’s parental rights and granted the adoption. Father appeals from the circuit' court’s judgment, arguing its conclusions regarding…