Rodriguez v. Vela

KLINGEMAN, Justice.

An adoption proceeding. Appellee, Edna Vela, filed her petition for adoption of Michael Anthony Rodriguez, a minor son of appellant, Felicitas Rodriguez. Appellant filed a written consent to such adoption, but prior to a hearing thereon, withdrew her consent. She subsequently filed a motion to dismiss said petition for adoption and a hearing on said motion was set by the trial court. Upon such hearing, the trial court dismissed appellee’s petition for adoption and further ordered that the rights of custody and care previously in the natural mother, Felicitas Rodriguez, be…