Legal Opinion

In Re Tricia M.

California Court of Appeal

Decided October 18, 1977No. 16287PublishedCited by 15 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

[EDITORS' NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] OPINION

The Director of the San Diego County Department of Public Welfare, a licensed adoption agency, filed this action under Civil Code section 7017, subdivision (b) to terminate the rights of Sheldon G., the "natural father," and to secure an order that only the consent of the natural mother is required for adoption. Sheldon answered the petition and cross-complained seeking custody of Tricia. The trial court entered judgment finding Sheldon was not the…

2Cases cited7 opinions

  1. Stanley v. IllinoisSupreme Court of the United States · 1972
  2. Levy v. Louisiana Ex Rel. Charity HospitalSupreme Court of the United States · 1968
  3. Glona v. American Guarantee & Liability InsuranceSupreme Court of the United States · 1968
  4. Rothstein v. Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin & Upper MichiganSupreme Court of the United States · 1972
  5. In Re Richard M.California Supreme Court · 1975

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3Cited by15 opinions

  1. Michael U. v. Jamie B.California Supreme Court · 1985
  2. Donald J. v. Evna M.California Court of Appeal · 1978
  3. W. E. J. v. Superior CourtCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1979
  4. People v. VegaCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1995
  5. People v. JohnsonCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1984

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