Adoption of D.N.T. v. R.D.H.

¶ 70. I dissent as to the majority’s findings on jurisdiction, notice to the father, revocation of consent, and the best interest of the child. The Chancery Court of Clarke County, Mississippi did not have jurisdiction of this adoption matter. The child’s father was not given adequate notice of the adoption proceeding. Additionally, the mother’s signing of the adoption papers did not legally relinquish her rights because of her status as a minor and because the adoptive parents exerted undue influence over her. And lastly, the chancery court erred by not giving valid consideration to the best…