Matter of Williams

*395CRANDALL, Judge.

Appellants Terry and Janienne Williams appeal from a juvenile court order denying their petition for transfer of custody and adoption. After an opinion in this case was handed down by a division of this court, a rehearing was granted. Portions of this opinion are borrowed from the original opinion written by Judge Karohl. We reverse and remand.

The Williamses sought to adopt Baby Girl B who was born July 30, 1983. Prior to the birth Baby Girl B’s natural mother decided to give her child up for adoption. Appellants learned of the mother’s intentions from a friend and contacted…