M.M. v. D.P.

I disagree with the main opinion’s rationale for dismissing the father’s appeal as being from a void judgment. Therefore, I respectfully dissent.

In J.L.P. v. L.A.M., [Ms. 2070578, October 31, 2008] — So.3d -, - (Ala. Civ.App.2008) (Bryan, J., concurring in the result), I stated:

“In cases such as this one, when a natural father has established a substantial relationship with his child and has demonstrated a full commitment to the responsibilities of parenthood by participating in the rearing of his child, the natural father’s interest in maintaining that relationship acquires substantial…