In re the Adoption of Garrett

OPINION OF THE COURT

Randal B. Caldwell, S.

Before this court is a petition for adoption filed by the natural mother of the child, Pamela V, and the proposed adoptive father, Michael J. The proposed adoptive father is the biological brother *415of the natural mother and they have resided at the same address only since December 2006.

The background to this adoption proceeding is found in the recent divorce decree of the biological parents of the child, present petitioner Pamela and her ex-husband, Chad, dated June 13, 2007. The decree incorporates an opting-out agreement between the parties which…