Park v. Bailey

Dillard, Judge.

Jana and Derek Park filed a petition in the Superior Court of Tattnall County to adopt C. M. shortly after his birth and, pursuant to that petition, moved to terminate the parental rights of C. M.’s biological father, Tracy Bailey. Following a hearing, the trial court denied the Parks’ motion to terminate Bailey’s parental rights and ultimately denied their adoption petition. The Parks appeal, arguing that the trial court erred in ruling that Bailey substantially complied with the requirements under Georgia law for legitimating C. M. by establishing paternity under the law of…