Legal Opinion
In re J.G.
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
Decided September 18, 2003No. 02-FS-131PublishedCited by 27 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
SCHWELB, Associate Judge:
G.T.G., the biological mother of J.G. Jr., born on February 1, 1997, appeals from a final decree of adoption of J.G. Jr. by S.M.T., J.G. Jr.’s maternal great-aunt. The mother contends that the trial judge erred by permitting the adoption over her objection and by finding that a waiver of the statutory consent requirement, see D.C.Code § 16-304(e) (2001), was in the best interest of the child. We affirm.
I
THE FACTS
A. The neglect proceedings.
J.G. Jr. began his life in unfortunate and shameful circumstances. His first few months were spent in a dirty and unkempt home,…
2Cases cited23 opinions
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- Troxel v. GranvilleSupreme Court of the United States · 2000
- People ex rel. Kropp v. ShepskyNew York Court of Appeals · 1953
- In Re MeltonDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1991
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3Cited by27 opinions
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