In Re Petition of Dickholtz

This is an appeal from an order of the county court dismissing the petition for adoption and ordering the petitioners to immediately surrender custody of the child to the respondents, the natural parents. The petition was filed September 7, 1949. The baby was born out of wedlock on August 17, 1949. The natural mother and putative father were married October 8, 1949. Simultaneously with the filing of the petition the mother signed a prepared form of appearance and consent to adoption in the office of the clerk of the county court. A guardian ad litem was appointed by the court to represent the…