In re Anonymous

John D. Bennett, S.

In this adoption proceeding the natural mother consents to the adoption of the infant by her present husband, the petitioner. The application is opposed by the natural father, the respondent.

The mother and respondent were married on December 25, 1954 and the infant was born on November 14, 1955. The marriage was short lived. In February, 1956 the respondent left the marital home and went to his mother’s house. Between the time he left home and April 4, 1956 he made no provision for the support of either wife or child although requested to do so.

A separation agreement was…