Andy v. Lessem

After a careful examination of the record, briefs, and applicable law in this case, we conclude that the final order under review should be affirmed. At the outset, we have considerable doubt as to the correctness of the January 9, 1987, circuit court order which set aside the adoption of Kelly Page Lessem as, in our view, it is dubious whether a fraud upon the court was ever shown. Yiannis Baron Antoniadis, the biological father of Kelly, was not an essential party to the original adoption proceeding and was not required to be notified of such proceedings, as his consent to the adoption was…