In Re: Adopt. of M.R.D. and T.M.D. Appeal of: M.C.

OPINION

JUSTICE TODD.

In this appeal by allowance, we consider whether, in order to facilitate the termination of a biological father’s parental rights, a grandfather may adopt his grandchildren with the children’s mother — his daughter. For the reasons that follow, we find the “cause” exception in Section 2901 of the Adoption Act, 23 Pa.C.S. § 2901, does not, under such circumstances, excuse a mother from the Act’s requirement that she relinquish her parental rights. Accordingly, as the contemplated adoption cannot proceed, we reverse the order affirming the termination of the father’s…