In Re Adoption of L. & G.

These petitions for the adoption of two minor children without the consent of the respondent (Leonard), their natural father, were brought by Barbara and Glen, natural mother and stepfather of the children. The petitions were granted, and Leonard appealed. He claims that the trial justice erred by (1) failing to appoint a guaridan ad litem for the children, (2) granting the adoption on the grounds of failure to support where the divorce decree had left the support question open, and (3) neglecting to make a finding that Leonard had an' opportunity to provide support. We conclude that the…