Mann v. Walker

Sanders, Chief Judge:

Appellants Floyd and Murlene Mann appeal from two orders of the Family Court. One vacated a default judgment ordering the adoption of a minor child, and the other returned custody of the child to her natural mother, respondent Debra Lynn Walker. We affirm.

This action was initiated by the Manns who sought to adopt the child.’The child’s natural father was served but did not answer or otherwise participate in the case. Ms. Walker was also served but she did not file a timely answer. After a hearing, Family Court Judge Maxey Watson ordered adoption of the child by the Manns.…