Adoption of T.D.

[¶ 1] The temporary guardians of Tobi-as D. (“guardians”) appeal from a judgment entered in the Hancock County Probate Court (Patterson, J.) denying their petition to terminate the parental rights of the child’s biological father. We affirm the judgment.

I. BACKGROUND

[¶ 2] Much of the factual background of this case is set out in our decision in Adoption of Tobias D., 2012 ME 45, ¶¶ 2-8, 40 A.3d 990. The child’s mother, who lives in Indiana, was sexually active with multiple men, including R.M., at the time of the child’s conception. At some point during the pregnancy, the mother informed R.M.…