In Re J.M.A.L. v. Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area, Inc.

PRYOR, Associate Judge:

The natural mother of an adopted child appeals from the trial court’s order denying her “Petition to Rescind Relinquishment of Parental Rights.” Two issues are raised on appeal: (1) whether the trial court erred in failing to set aside appellant’s relinquishment of parental rights and consent to adoption; and (2) whether the trial court erred in finding that the appellant’s consent to adoption was being withheld contrary to the best interests of the child. For the reasons stated below, we affirm. 1

During the final months of her pregnancy, appellant, unwed, and…