Evens v. Thompson

WUEST, Justice.

Richard Evens (Evens) appeals from a final order entered granting Keith Thompson’s (Keith) Petition for Adoption of the two minor children (C.T.E. and C.N.M.) of Evens and Heather Thompson (Heather). Evens raises three issues on appeal. Because of our holding as to the first issue, we need not address the others. We hold the trial court abused its discretion in refusing to grant Evens’ motions for continuance.

C.T.E. was born on January 3, 1985, and C.N.M. was born on June 23, 1986. Heather is the natural mother and Evens is the natural father of the two children; although, at…