In Re the Adoption of J. G.

Rees, J.:

In this adoption case, respondent, the natural father of the minor child J.G., appeals from a decree of adoption entered in favor of petitioner, J.G.’s stepfather. Dispositive of this appeal is our resolution of the question whether a natural parent may revoke his written consent, acknowledged before an officer authorized by law to take acknowledgments, before the consent is filed of record in the district court.

Briefly, the relevant factual background is this: On April 23, 1983, respondent, who was then separated from J.G.’s mother, signed and acknowledged a “general” or “blanket”…