In re C.T.D.

This is an appeal from an order denying a motion to amend an uncontested petition for adoption. We hold that there is no final judgment entered, and an appeal from an order denying a motion to amend is a non-final, nonappealable order, and dismiss the appeal.

In denying the motion to amend the trial court was under the impression that it had entered a final judgment in the adoption proceeding. However, when presented with the uncontested verified petition for adoption, the trial court entered an order denying the petition on the ground that the natural mother was not joined as a petitioner.…