Cain v. Lane

McMurray, Presiding Judge.

This appeal arises from an adoption proceeding. The natural father of the child has consented to the adoption by petitioner, who is his present wife. The petition is contested by the natural mother of the child, the former wife of the father.

Following a hearing on the petition, the superior court entered its findings of fact and conclusions of law determining that the consent of the natural mother was not required and granted the petition for adoption. The natural mother appeals. Held:

1. The primary issue on appeal, as in the superior court, is whether the court was…