Legal Opinion
Hernandez v. Catholic Charities, Diocese
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided February 26, 1980No. 3604-9-IIIPublishedCited by 13 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtMcInturff, J.
Maria Hernandez appeals the denial of her motion to revoke an order authorizing the relinquishment of her child to Catholic Charities for purposes of adoption.
In May 1978, the appellant, Maria Hernandez, age 20 and unmarried, discovered she was with child. After discussing this situation with her mother, Maria decided to enter the DePorres Maternity Home in Spokane, operated by respondent, Catholic Charities. Maria entered DePorres on July . 31, and remained there until February 8, 1979, when she gave birth to a son, Juan Reuben Hernandez.
During her pregnancy, Maria received counseling and…
2Cases cited13 opinions
- Stanley v. IllinoisSupreme Court of the United States · 1972
- In Re the Welfare of LuscierWashington Supreme Court · 1974
- In Re the Welfare of MyricksWashington Supreme Court · 1975
- Tetro v. TetroWashington Supreme Court · 1975
- Beckendorf v. BeckendorfWashington Supreme Court · 1969
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3Cited by13 opinions
- In Re Adoption of CrewsWashington Supreme Court · 1992
- In Re the Adoption of Baby Girl K.Court of Appeals of Washington · 1980
- Adventist Adoption & Family Services v. PerryCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1982
- In re the Welfare of H.Q.Court of Appeals of Washington · 2014
- In re the Welfare of J.N.Court of Appeals of Washington · 2004
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