Lucas v. C.F.K.

OPINION

CRONE, Judge.

Case Summary

Gregory Lucas appeals the decree granting the adoption of J.D.B. to C.F.K. We affirm.

Issues

Lucas raises two issues, which we restate as follows:

I. Whether the probate court had jurisdiction to rule on the adoption petition notwithstanding the pending Child In Need of Services (“CHINS”) and termination of parental rights proceedings in the juvenile court; and

II. Whether the probate court’s decision that Lucas’s consent was not required for adoption is contrary to law.

Facts and Procedural History

In November or December of 2002, Lucas and L.B. had sexual…