In re Adoption of P.L.H. (Slip Opinion)

Citations

• 2017 Ohio 5824

Syllabus

Adoption-R.C. 3107.07(B)(2)(c)-Putative father's consent to adoption is not necessary if he has \willfully abandoned\ birth mother-Putative father's failure to care for and support birth mother is not relevant basis for proceeding with adoption without putative father's consent-Inquiry regarding willful abandonment focuses on whether clear and convincing evidence establishes that putative father voluntarily or intentionally deserted, forsook, or abdicated all responsibility for birth mother.