Adoption of K.J.K.

IN THE SUPREME COURT STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA

2026 ND 46

In the Matter of the Adoption of K.J.K. R.E.J., Petitioner and Appellant v. K.J.K., S.A.K., Birth Mother, S.D.K. (Deceased), Birth Father, and the Executive Director of the Human Services Department of North Dakota, Respondents No. 20250252 Appeal from the District Court of Cass County, East Central Judicial District, the Honorable Stephannie N. Stiel, Judge. AFFIRMED. Opinion of the Court by Crothers, Justice. Gregory W. Liebl, Fargo, ND, for petitioner and appellant. William P. Harrie, Fargo, ND, amicus curiae for respondent K.J.K.…