D.J.W. v. M.H.
Missouri Court of Appeals
1Opinion of the Court
HANNA, Judge.
This is a stepparent adoption case in which the natural father appeals the denial of his motion to set aside the adoption of his son, Z.T.H., by the child’s stepfather. The natural father challenges the denial of his motion as a violation of his right to due process because he was improperly served. He also claims that his motion to set aside stated sufficient facts constituting a meritorious defense and good cause. Finally, the natural father claims that the commissioner did not have jurisdiction under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act (UCCJA). We affirm.
The natural…
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