Dressler v. Aldridge

OPINION

OSBORN, Justice.

This is an appeal from an order of the District Court of Gaines County terminating the parental rights of a natural father to his two minor sons, who are now twelve and eight years old, and permitting a stepfather to adopt both boys. We affirm.

The Appellant, William C. Dressier, was married to Mary Staker on October 24, 1964. Two boys, Grant and Jeffrey, were born to that marriage. These parents obtained a divorce in West Virginia in January, 1970. The decree gave Mary custody of the boys, but provided that William could have custody of Grant during the summer months…