In re Adoption of Perkins

(dissenting)- — It appears to me there are just three questions necessary to be considered: (1) Was the father’s consent required? (2) Is the case triable de novo on appeal? And (3) Is the judgment of the trial court supported by substantial evidence ?

I would answer (1) and (2) in the negative and would say “yes” to (3).

I. Section 600.3, Iowa Code 1950 and I. C. A., provides: “The consent of both parents shall be given to such adoption * * * unless [they] are not married to each other * # *. If not married to each other, the parent having the care and providing for the wants of the child may…