In Re the Adoption of J.M.G.

The natural father of J.M.G., J.J.G., and C.C.G., appeals the June 10, 1986, judgment of the Nineteenth Judicial District Court, County of Lincoln, terminating the parental rights of the natural father and granting adoption to the stepfather. We affirm.

The natural father and natural mother were married in 1975. Three children were born of the marriage. The parties’ marriage was dissolved on March 4, 1983, and the natural mother awarded custody of the children. The natural father moved to Oregon while the natural mother and children remained in Libby, Montana.

On April 7, 1983, the natural…