Allen v. Wilson

BOARDMAN, Judge.

This appeal arises out of an adoption proceeding in the trial court. Appellee/stepfather filed petition for adoption of Shevalda Lynette Wilson, approximately 10 years of age. The natural mother of Shevlada, Annie (formerly Mrs. Allen) Wilson, wife of appellee, consented to the adoption. Appellant, the natural father of the child, objected to the adoption of his daughter by appellee.

The appellant, appellee and the natural mother were the only witnesses who testified before the trial court at the final hearing. At the conclusion of all the evidence, the court entered a final…