Apel v. Cummings

Josephine LINKER Hart, Judge.

Jim Apel appeals the denial of his petition to adopt the twin children of his wife and appellee, Ronald Cummings. He argues that the probate court erred by finding the adoption was not in the best interest of the children. We agree and reverse.

On April 1, 1998, Sarah Apel, mother of the children and wife of appellant, divorced Ronald Cummings, appellee, and obtained custody of their two-year-old twins, Matalynn and Joshua. On May 1, 1998, Sarah married appellant and moved with the children to appellant’s home in Jefferson County. On June 22, 1999, appellant filed…