Gillis v. Jackson

OPINION

BAKER, Chief Judge.

Appellant Erikka Gillis appeals the trial court’s order denying her motion to withdraw her consent to the adoption of her child, N.J.G., by appellees-petitioners Carla Jackson and John Jackson. Erikka argues that the evidence in the record does not support the trial court’s conclusion that she consented to the adoption of N.J.G. in a way that complies with the relevant statute. Finding that Erikka’s consent was not valid because it was given before the child was born and did not follow the execution requirements of Indiana Code section 31-19-9-2, we reverse and…