Berry v. Ianuario

Bell, Judge:

Daniel Marvin Berry commenced this action to terminate Wayne Kitchen’s parental rights to Brenda Sharon Ianuario (Sherry) and to adopt the child. The trial judge found that Kitchen had abandoned Sherry for the statutory six month period, terminated his parental rights, and ordered the adoption. Kitchen appeals. We affirm.

Sherry Ianuario was born to Berry’s present wife, Susan McRoberts Berry, and Kitchen in July 1976. At that time, Susan was married to David Michael Ianuario. Kitchen is admitted by all parties to be the biological father. Ianuario and Susan were divorced in August…