Holloway v. Carter

Andre Holloway appeals the Pulaski County Circuit Court's denial of his petition for adoption on the grounds that the consent of the appellee, William Carter, was required. On appeal, Andre argues that the court erred in denying his petition because William unjustifiably failed to communicate with the child, K.C., and failed to provide for the care and support of the child for a period of one year and that his consent to the adoption was thus not required. We agree that the circuit court's decision was clearly erroneous, and we reverse and remand.

We recite the following fact summary as…