Hinkins v. Francis

Deen, Chief Judge.

R. T. Hinkins brings this appeal from the grant of a third-party adoption of his alleged minor child.

1. As Hinkins did not appeal from the order denying his petition for legitimation of the child within the time provided by law, that issue is not before this court for decision. Miller v. State, 146 Ga. App. 7 (245 SE2d 442) (1978).

2. Appellant has no standing to challenge the trial court’s order granting the adoption. Code § 74-406 (d) provides that if a legitimation petition is not filed by the putative father, or if after filing such a petition he fails to prosecute it to…