Weaver v. Deen

Been, Chief Judge.

1. The trial judge, who has the opportunity to observe the adults and children involved in a proceeding for adoption, and to listen to their testimony, has a wide discretion in determining whether the petition should be granted, and if the judgment is supported by any substantial evidence it should be affirmed by this court. Nix v. Sanders, 136 Ga. App. 859 (223 SE2d 21) (1975).

2. The testimony in this adoption proceeding initiated by the stepfather of two children aged approximately 12 and 14, and opposed by the natural father, is largely undisputed. The main contradiction…