Kleinheksel v. Fernandez-Roque

This appeal arises out of the order terminating respondent’s parental rights during proceedings for the adoption of a minor child by his stepfather, petitioner Randall Kleinheksel, entered over the objection of respondent father. Following various hearings, the trial court terminated the parental rights of respondent, the noncustodial father of the minor child and former husband of petitioner Sheryl Kleinheksel. The trial court stayed execution of the order and suspended further proceedings pending appeal. Respondent now brings this appeal and we reverse.

The child’s parents were married in…