Kathryn S. v. Vincenzo C.

Opinion

KLINE, P. J.

Vincenzo C. and Molly V. are the teenage biological parents of A.S. After the baby’s birth in New York, Molly arranged for her adoption by Kathryn S., who resides in California. Vincenzo appeals from an order terminating his parental rights, contending he should have been recognized as a presumed father with the right to block the adoption. He claims the trial court erred in failing to give full faith and credit to a New York paternity judgment, in finding he did not achieve presumed father status on the basis of his conduct during Molly’s pregnancy and after A.S.’s birth,…