In Re the Adoption of Challeen

The natural father appeals from an order of the second judicial district of the State of Montana, in and for the County of Silver Bow, allowing the adoption of his two minor sons, Wayne Gerald Challeen, age 7, and Michael Shane Challeen, age 6, without his consent.

These children were born in Butte, Montana, an issue of the marriage of Nancy Mae Challeen and appellant, Wayne Lawrence Challeen. Upon their divorce on November 24, 1971, the mother was awarded custody of the children, and appellant was ordered to pay $100 per month as child support. It is agreed by all parties that appellant has…