In re Dawson

Petitioner appeals as of right from an order of the Ottawa Circuit Court, Family Court Division, denying her petition to terminate respondent’s parental rights pursuant to § 39 of the Adoption Code, MCL 710.39; MSA 27.3178(555.39). We affirm.

Petitioner and respondent began a dating relationship in March or April 1997. They planned to live together and began looking for a house. Soon thereafter, petitioner learned that she was pregnant. They discussed abortion, but decided to have, and raise, *692the child. In August 1997, respondent applied for a mortgage, which was later approved. However, just…