In re Baby Girl P.

I agree that adherence to the general rule that the law of the forum State governs adoptions should be followed in this case. New Hampshire has the most substantial connection to the proceeding and application of New Hampshire law will best uphold the reasonable expectations of the parties. See Stubbs v. Weatkersby, 892 P.2d 991, 997-98 (Or. 1995).

I disagree, however, with the majority’s conclusion that the consent of the biological father was not required because he was not entitled to notice and an opportunity to prove paternity. See RSA 170-B:5,1(d) (Supp. 2001); RSA 170-B:6 (Supp. 2001).

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