JK EX REL. DK v. MK

No. C-99-1.

5 P.3d 782 (2000)

JK, as next best friend of her minor child and grandchild, DK and Baby X, Appellant (Petitioner), v. MK, DK, and Ellen McGEE, as an individual and in her official capacity, and The Wyoming Children's Society, Appellees (Respondents).

Supreme Court of Wyoming.

May 2, 2000.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Representing Petitioners: Joe A. Baca and Sue Davidson of Aspen Ridge Law Offices, P.C., Cheyenne, Wyoming. Argument by Mr. Baca.

Representing Respondents: Gary R. Scott of Hirst & Applegate, P.C., Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Representing The State of Wyoming: Gay Woodhouse, Attorney General; Michael L. Hubbard, Deputy Attorney General; Harry D. Ivey, Assistant Attorney General; Christopher Petrie, Assistant Attorney General. Argument by Mr. Petrie.

Before LEHMAN, C.J., and THOMAS, MACY, GOLDEN and HILL, JJ.


GOLDEN, Justice.

After signing a consent to adoption and relinquishment of child custody, the minor natural father (Father) immediately notified Appellee Wyoming Children's Society (WCS) of his intent to revoke his consent. Father's mother, on behalf of her son and the baby (collectively, Petitioners), began judicial proceedings to revoke Father's consent and relinquishment and obtain custody of his newborn son, Baby X. He...

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