In Re the Adoption of M.M.B.

McGIVERIN, Justice.

Patrick, the natural father of the minor child, M.M.B., appeals the trial court’s order denying his application to appear and present evidence in an adoption proceeding commenced under Iowa Code chapter 600 (1983) after termination of his parental rights. Patrick contends that because he reserved, in the settlement of a prior action concerning modification of a dissolution of marriage decree, the right to receive notice under Iowa Code section 600.11 of any subsequent adoption proceeding, he was entitled to appear and present evidence at the hearing on the petition for…