In Re Adoption of HRW

689 N.W.2d 403 (2004)

2004 ND 216

In the Matter of the ADOPTION OF H.R.W., a minor child

C.M.W., Petitioner and Appellee

v.

J.C.S., Respondent and Appellant.

The Executive Director of the North Dakota Department of Human Services, Respondent.

No. 20040108.

Supreme Court of North Dakota.

November 19, 2004.

Janet M. Gregory (on brief), Eslinger, Farroh & Gregory, P.L.L.P., Grand Forks, N.D., for petitioner and appellee.

Kevin B. Spaeth (on brief), Spaeth, Thelen & Jasmer, Grand Forks, N.D., for respondent and appellant.

MARING, Justice.

[¶ 1] J.C.S. ("John")[1] the natural father of H.R.W. ("Helen")…