Adoption of Emilio G. CA1/2

Opinion

MILLER, J.

INTRODUCTION

Andrew L. (Andrew) is the biological father of Emilio G. who was bom in July 2013. Katherine O. (Katherine) is Emilio’s biological mother. Andrew and Katherine never married. Katherine became pregnant with Emilio a few months after she and Andrew began dating in August 2012. Their relationship was not smooth. By April 2013, Andrew and Katherine had broken up, with Andrew confirming the breakup by text message to Katherine.

Late in her pregnancy, Katherine moved forward with a plan to arrange for Emilio’s adoption. She sought to have Emilio adopted by petitioners…