In re PS

SEXTON, Judge.

The natural father appeals the ruling of the trial court which granted the adoption of his minor child to the child’s step-father. We reverse.

FACTS

Mi was born of the marriage between KS and AG who had been judicially separated three weeks prior to the birth. The parties were divorced on July 13, 1983. KS, the mother, was granted custody of Mi and awarded child support in the amount of $400.00 per month with reasonable visitation privileges granted to AG, the father. KS thereafter moved into the home of PS in February of 1985 and the two married on April 12, 1985. Mi has resided…