Wilbourn v. Lumpkin

Phipps, Chief Judge.

Phillip Wade Wilbourn appeals from the trial court’s denial of his motion to legitimate his biological son. Wilbourn contends that because he developed his opportunity interest in a relationship with the child, the trial court’s ruling was in error. Because, among other reasons set forth below, Wilbourn waited more than four years after the child’s birth to seek a relationship with the child, to provide or offer support for the child, and to file a petition to legitimate the child, we disagree and affirm.

The record shows that Wilbourn and Lumpkin are the biological parents…