In re Adoption of J.R.J.

Citations

• 2019 Ohio 4701

Syllabus

The probate court did not err in dismissing appellant's petition to adopt the minor child under circumstances where the probate court correctly determined that the child's biological father needed to consent to the adoption. Appellant failed to establish by clear and convincing evidence that there was no justifiable cause for father's failure to have de minimis contact with the child for the statutory period in question. Judgment affirmed.