In Re Guardianship of Harp

The petitioner, Carl Hansen, sought a guardianship of his two illegitimate children. The trial court refused to take testimony and held that the petition, even if true, would not justify appointment of the father as guardian. Petitioner appeals from a denial of his petition.

The primary question raised in this appeal is whether the putative father is entitled to be appointed guardian of the persons of his illegitimate children while they remain living in the care, custody and control of their mother. We agree with the trial court that the putative father does not have this right.

The petition…