Johnson v. Johnson

*245OPINION

By the Court,

Batjer, J.:

We have heretofore ordered these cases to be combined for our consideration. To the extent that the briefs on file are relevant and material they are being considered in both cases.

On April 26, 1967, the appellant and Basil Alvin Johnson, *246the natural parents of Susie DeeLin Johnson, consented in writing to the appointment of Alta Smith Johnson, the child’s paternal grandmother, as her guardian. Subsequently, in October of 1969, the appellant and Basil Alvin experienced marital difficulties which culminated in divorce proceedings being commenced by him.

During the…