Mize v. Kendall

OPINION

CRIPPEN, Judge

Because the trial court determined an attorney-fee award that is not permitted under the governing legal standards, we reverse the award of fees in favor of respondent Stephen Mize, Jr. Because the trial court did not abuse its discretion in placing custody of the child with respondent, we affirm the determination.

FACTS

Appellant Kelly Kendall found out she was pregnant in September 1997. Before her daughter was born in May, Kendall and respondent, the child’s putative father, decided to place the child for adoption with appellants Jan and Michael Rosman. The Rosmans took…