In re Adoption of Metzger

Foley, S.

This is an application for the adoption of an infant female of the age of six years. The petitioner is the husband of the child’s mother. The mother secured a divorce from her first husband in this state. The decree of divorce awarded the custody of the child to the mother, but provided that the defendant be entitled to visit his daughter once a week. This application is opposed by the father. Previous to 1913 in adoption proceedings notice was not required to a parent who was divorced for his or her cruelty or adultery. Chapter 569, Laws of 1913, *314amended section 111 of the Domestic…