In Re the Guardianship of B.H.

On Petition To Transfer

DICKSON, Justice.

In this appeal, the father of two children challenges an order appointing their stepfather as permanent guardian following the death of the children's mother. The Court of Appeals reversed. In re Guardianship of B.H., 730 N.E.2d 743 (Ind.Ct.App.2000). We granted transfer, Holley v. Childress, 753 N.E.2d 1 (Ind.2001), and now affirm the trial court..

B.H. and S.H. were born to Edward and Sherrie Holley during their marriage. Edward and Sherrie separated in 1991. The children moved with their mother to Indiana. During this time, their father, who was…