Moore v. Palmer

OPINION

LEWIS, Judge.

Appellant William Houston Palmer and appellee Karen Owens Moore were divorced on December 15, 1980. Custody of the parties’ minor child, William Tyler Palmer, was awarded to Karen Moore. On July 25, 1981, appellees were married. On December 7, 1981, appellees filed their petition to adopt William Tyler Palmer. A copy of the petition was served on the appellant on January 8, 1982.

Appellant did not answer, and an order for default judgment was entered on February 15, 1982. On March 8, 1982, a “FINAL DECREE OF ADOPTION” was entered. On March 19, 1982, appellant filed an…