Matter of Adoption of Cardo

VAUGHN, Judge.

The sole issue for trial was whether respondent had abandoned the child for six months immediately preceding the date the petition was filed, 20 June 1977. See G.S. 48-2(3a).

The respondent first contends that the trial court erred in allowing Jamie’s mother to testify about his health. He argues that this testimony was irrelevant to the issue of whether Jamie had been abandoned and was prejudicial. Furthermore, he argues, the testimony was not limited to the time period prior to the date the petition was filed but included testimony concerning Jamie’s health at the time of the…