Matter of Adoption of Gibson

*770ROSSMAN, J.

In this adoption proceeding, mother and stepfather, petitioners, contend that consent by the biological father, respondent, is not required, because he has either (1) wilfully deserted his two minor children or (2) wilfully neglected them without just and sufficient cause for one year next preceding the filing of the petition for adoption. ORS 109.324. The trial court found against mother and stepfather on both grounds and ordered the adoption petition dismissed. They appeal. We reverse and remand.

JURISDICTION

The original notice of appeal in this case stated that “Appellant hereby…