A father who has never seen his biological son for the past six years learns of his adoption proceedings. Wishing to interfere and stop the adoption, the father asserts a claim. What is the result?

Walter and Lillian are both 17 years old. When Lillian becomes pregnant, she feels it would be best to put the child up for adoption. At first, Walter wants to marry Lillian. When she declines his proposal, he wants to seek custody of the child and raise the child as a single parent. What is the most important factor the court would look at to determine whether Walter should obtain custody of the child?

George and Danielle went through a brutal two-year divorce. Neither wants to see the other again. In addition, Danielle does not want her children to see George again either. Accordingly, Danielle decides to give her children up for adoption to her parents so that George will no longer have any control over them or access. At the adoption proceeding, George's consent is not obtained. What would be the result?

When is parental consent necessary in an adoption proceeding?

Paula has a two-year-old daughter from a previous relationship. Recently, she started living with Timothy, who voluntarily supported her daughter and held her out as his daughter. When Paula dies unexpectedly, Timothy is not eligible to gain custody of the girl.