Parks v. Jarboe

OPINION

SHARPNACK, Chief Judge.

Michael B. Parks appeals the trial court’s order granting the petition for adoption of his alleged daughter, M.S., by the petitioner-appellee, Jason Jarboe. The sole issue is whether the trial court erred in granting the petition for adoption. We reverse.

The facts most favorable to the trial couz’t’s order follow. In September 9, 1994, Candice Jarboe gave birth to M.S. Although Michael is the alleged father of M.S., he has been incarcerated since May of 1994. In 1996, Candice married Jason. Thereafter, Jason filed a petition for the adoption of M.S. on March 18,…