IN RE ADOPTION OF GODZAK


719 A.2d 365 (1998)

In re ADOPTION OF Alexandra Ann GODZAK, a Minor. Appeal of Thomas E. GODZAK, Natural Father. In re ADOPTION OF Alexandra Ann GODZAK, a Minor. Appeal of Joan E. LESNOCK, Guardian Ad Litem Appointed to Represent the Minor Child.

Superior Court of Pennsylvania.

Filed October 26, 1998.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Gary A. Falatovich, Greensburg, for Thomas Godzak, appellant.

Joan Lesnock, Washington, appellant.

Janette Baisley, Donora, for appellee.

Before MUSMANNO and ORIE MELVIN, JJ., and CIRILLO, President Judge Emeritus.


CIRILLO, President Judge Emeritus:

Thomas E. Godzak ("Father") appeals, and Joan E. Lesnock ("Guardian") cross-appeals, from the final decree entered in the Court of Common Pleas of Washington County involuntarily terminating Father's parental rights.1 We reverse.

Alexandra Ann Godzak was born on December 9, 1993; she is the daughter of Father and natural mother, Denise Bollman ("Bollman"). Bollman and Father were never married...

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