Chandler v. Merrell

Gregory, Justice:

Appellant Terry Chandler intervened in this adoption proceeding asserting that he is the natural father of the infant boy and seeking custody of the child. He appeals that part of the Family Court’s order denying his paternity claim. We affirm.

Corrine Chandler married David Gaines in July 1983. She was still married to David Gaines when she gave birth to the infant boy in December 1984. Corrine Chandler and David Gaines were killed in an automobile accident shortly after the child’s birth.

Appellant introduced evidence at trial that he had sexual relations with Corrine…