In re E.J.B.

HUNTER, JR., Robert N., Judge.

Respondent, the putative father of E.J.B. ("Eric"),1 appeals from an order concluding Eric's step-father ("Petitioner") did not need Respondent's consent for Petitioner's adoption of Eric. On appeal, Respondent argues the trial court lacked jurisdiction to enter its order and failed to properly abate the adoption action, pursuant to the prior pending action doctrine. Because Respondent did not properly preserve these arguments for appellate review, we dismiss his appeal.

I. Factual and Procedural Background

Respondent and Eric's mother ("Heather") met in October…