In Re Allon

In this matter a mother, who at the birth of an infant sought for and consented to its adoption, now seeks return of the child born to her. The record indicates that the first legal proceedings to alter the adoption plan were taken by the mother more than 1 year after the adoption placement, and after a final order of adoption had been entered. In 2 petitions for rehearing, the mother claims her consent was procured against her will by duress and misrepresentation, and that the adoption proceedings were fatally irregular.

The probate judge who first heard the testimony in the matter currently…