In Re Adoption of Reeves

Tom Glaze, Justice.

This is an appeal of the probate court’s denial of Tom Watson’s petition to set aside the adoption of minor, Andrew Reeves, by Todd Reeves. Andrew’s mother, Lynne Watson, and Tom Watson were married for two years, and had one child, Dustin. The Watsons divorced in 1985, but during a reconciliation attempt, Lynn became pregnant. Andrew was born, but the couple had never remarried. Andrew used Watson as his last name. Although Tom Watson was not named as the father on the child’s birth certificate, both Lynne and Tom acknowledged that he was the father.

Todd Reeves married…