Je.B. v. Ja.B.

OPINION

NAJAM, Judge.

STATEMENT OF THE CASE

Je.B. (“Stepfather”) appeals the trial court’s order dismissing his petition to adopt M.B. (“the child”) without the consent of her natural father, Ja.B. (“Father”). We consider a single issue on review, namely, whether the trial court erred when it denied and dismissed Stepfather’s petition.

We affirm.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

On April 22, 2007, KB. (“Mother”) gave birth to the child. Father was present at the birth and, the following day, executed a paternity affidavit. Mother was eighteen years old, and Mother and Father were engaged at the time.…