In re the Adoption of A.G. & J.G., A.R. v. M.G. & J.G.

BROWN, Judge.

A.R. appeals from the trial court’s amended decree of adoption. A.R. raises five issues. We find dispositive the restated issue of whether the court abused its discretion in granting a motion to withdraw appearance filed by A.R.’s civil public defender. We reverse and remand.

Facts and Procedural History

On July 16, 2014, a Petition for Adoption was filed by M.G. and Je.G. (“Petitioners”) which alleged that Je.G. is the natural father of A.G. and Ju.G. (the “Children”), that M.G. was married to Je.G., and that A.R. is the natural mother of the Children. On July 30, 2014, A.R., pro…