KRAFTE, J.S.C.
The issue before this court is whether a natural father may adopt his own adult child. This court finds nothing in the law or public policy of this state which precludes such an adoption.
The facts here are somewhat unique. D. was born on December 20, 1961. His birth certificate names M.S. as his mother and J.S. as his father. The petitioner, G.V.C., is named on the Baptismal Certificate, dated April 2, 1962, as the godfather. It has now been...
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