Legal Opinion
In Re the Adoption of K.L.J.K.
Montana Supreme Court
Decided December 29, 1986No. 86-322PublishedCited by 18 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Morrison
The natural father of K.L.J.K. appeals the May 2, 1986, order of the Thirteenth Judicial District Court terminating his parental rights and decreeing the adoption of K.L.J.K. by her natural mother’s new husband. We affirm.
The marriage of K.L.J.K.’s natural parents was dissolved February 14, 1983. The mother was awarded custody of K.L.J.K. The father, G.R.K., was ordered to pay $100 a month in child support until finding employment or June 1, 1983, whichever occurred first. Thereafter, he was to pay $175 per month.
The father, a frequently unemployed construction worker, has been remiss…
2Cases cited9 opinions
- Mullane v. Central Hanover Bank & Trust Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1950
- Lassiter v. Department of Social Servs. of Durham Cty.Supreme Court of the United States · 1981
- McClanathan v. SmithMontana Supreme Court · 1980
- In Re the Adoption of S.L.R.Montana Supreme Court · 1982
- Matter of Adoption of SmigajMontana Supreme Court · 1977
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3Cited by18 opinions
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- Ball v. GeeMontana Supreme Court · 1990
- In Re the Adoption of J.B.T.Montana Supreme Court · 1991
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