C.B.W.N. v. K.P.R.

DONALDSON, Judge.

C.B.W.N. ("the stepfather") appeals from an order of the Shelby Probate Court ("the probate court") that, among other things, granted the contest of K.P.R. ("the father") to the proposed adoption of C.A.R. ("the child") by the stepfather, denied the stepfather's petition to adopt the child, and dismissed the adoption proceeding. Based on the current interpretation of § 26-10A-26, Ala. Code 1975, the appeal was required to be filed within 14 days of the entry of the order. Because the appeal was filed more than 14 days after the entry of the order, this court is without…