Dunn v. Dunn

Chandler, Justice:

John and Shirley Dunn (Grandparents) petitioned to adopt Jonathan, their two-year-old grandson. Jonathan’s mother, Charlene, the daughter of Grandfather and stepdaughter of Grandmother, had previously voluntarily relinquished the child to Department of Social Services (Department), who opposes the adoption. From the Family Court’s denial of the petition, Grandparents and Jonathan appeal. Department appeals the fee awarded Jonathan’s guardian ad litem. We affirm in part and reverse in part.

FACTS

Charlene, who is mentally deficient, gave birth to Jonathan on March 8, 1985.…