Fisher

HUNTER, Robert C., Judge.

Respondent Jason Young appeals from the district court order dismissing his appeal from the clerk’s order finding his consent was not required to proceed with the adoption and his motion for equitable relief. After careful review, we reverse and remand for further proceedings.

Background

This appeal involves a petition for the adoption of the minor child C.E.Y., the child of respondent-appellant Jason Young (“respondent”) who was convicted on 26 March 2012 for the first degree murder of his *291wife Michelle Young. Respondent is currently serving a life sentence without the…