Matter of Adoption of Baade

SABERS, Justice.

Justin Kongi appeals an order terminating his parental rights and declaring the child adopted.

*487 Facts

Justin is the natural father of John Baade, who was born in Pierre, South Dakota on October 18, 1986. Connie Baade is the natural mother. Both were living in Pierre, South Dakota at the time of conception and birth. At the time of John’s birth, Justin was fifteen and Connie was sixteen years old. Although Justin was aware of the pregnancy, he had no contact with Connie after the conception.

Connie decided during her pregnancy to have her sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and…