Winters v. Talley

OPINION

MATTINGLY-MAY, Judge.

Debra Sue Winters appeals the trial court's order granting the adoption of her son, G.S.W., without her consent. We find a single issue dispositive: whether there was sufficient evidence presented that Winters was able to provide for the support of G.S.W., but failed to do so.

We reverse.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY ‘

Winters gave birth to G.S.W. on April 10, 1992. Paternity was never established. In the fall of 1995, G.S.W. was determined to be a Child In Need of Services. On January 23, 1996, Dennis and Angella Talley ("the Talleys") were granted guardianship of…