In Re the Application for a Writ of Habeas Corpus of Santore

Richard and Karen Santore appeal from an order dismissing their petition for a writ of habeas corpus, which they filed to regain custody of Mrs. Santore's infant son from an adopting couple. We affirm.

In November of 1978, Karen Santore moved from Massachusetts to Pierce County, Washington, immediately filing a petition for dissolution of her marriage to Richard Santore. In late January or early February of 1979, Mrs. Santore became pregnant by Michael Murphy, who died suddenly in mid-February without knowing of the pregnancy. In March, a nun referred Mrs. Santore to a Tacoma obstetrician, Dr.…